Congressional Hearings
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House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Sets Feb. 3 Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 360 Cannon House Office Building:
Agenda:
Legislative Hearing on:
* H.R. 1004, Love Lives on Act of 2025;
* H.R. 1685, Justice for ALS Veterans of 2025;
* H.R. 2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025;
* H.R. 6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025;
* H.R. 6943, Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026;
* Discussion Draft, National
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 360 Cannon House Office Building:
Agenda:
Legislative Hearing on:
* H.R. 1004, Love Lives on Act of 2025;
* H.R. 1685, Justice for ALS Veterans of 2025;
* H.R. 2164, Dayton National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2025;
* H.R. 6698, Board of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025;
* H.R. 6943, Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026;
* Discussion Draft, NationalCemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026;
* H.R. 4469, PRESUME Act;
* H.R. 5723, FRAUD in VA Disability Exam Act;
* H.R. 5339, Susan E. Lukas 9/11 Servicemember Fairness Act
Witnesses
Panel one
* Mr. James McCormick, Executive Director, Vietnam Veterans of America
* Mr. Paul Shipley, National Commander, AMVETS
* Mrs. Tanya Wilson-Thomas, Surviving Spouse and Former Caregiver, Gold Star Wives of America
* Ms. Nancy Springer, Associate Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Panel two
* Ms. Jennifer Bover, Executive Director, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
* Mr. Glenn Powers, Deputy Under Secretary, Field Programs and Cemetery Operations, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
* Mr. James W. Smith II, Deputy Executive Director, Policy and Procedures for Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Original text here: https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=118907
House Homeland Security Subcommittee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on How Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces Combat Narcoterrorists & Other Maritime Threats on High Seas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Frontline Defenders: How the Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces Combat Narcoterrorists and other Maritime Threats on the High Seas" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 310 Cannon House Office Building:
WITNESSES:
* Rear Admiral David C. Barata, Deputy Commandant for Operations Policy and Commander, United States Coast Guard
* Ms. Heather MacLeod, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government Accountability Office
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Frontline Defenders: How the Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces Combat Narcoterrorists and other Maritime Threats on the High Seas" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 310 Cannon House Office Building:
WITNESSES:
* Rear Admiral David C. Barata, Deputy Commandant for Operations Policy and Commander, United States Coast Guard
* Ms. Heather MacLeod, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government Accountability Office
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Original text here: https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/8112/
House Financial Services Committee Sets Feb. 4 Hearing on Annual Report of Financial Stability Oversight Council
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at 2128 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* The Honorable Scott Bessent, Chairperson, Financial Stability Oversight Council
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Original text here: https://financialservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=410991
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on Oversight of FERC - Advancing Affordable & Reliable Energy for All Americans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy for All Americans" at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* Laura V. Swett, Chairman, FERC
* Lindsay S. See, Commissioner, FERC
* David A. LaCerte, Commissioner, FERC
* David Rosner, Commissioner, FERC
* Judy W. Chang, Commissioner, FERC
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Original text here: https://energycommerce.house.gov/events/energy-subcommittee-oversight-of-ferc-advancing-affordable-and-reliable-energy-for-all-americans
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy for All Americans" at 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses:
* Laura V. Swett, Chairman, FERC
* Lindsay S. See, Commissioner, FERC
* David A. LaCerte, Commissioner, FERC
* David Rosner, Commissioner, FERC
* Judy W. Chang, Commissioner, FERC
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Original text here: https://energycommerce.house.gov/events/energy-subcommittee-oversight-of-ferc-advancing-affordable-and-reliable-energy-for-all-americans
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Feb. 4 Hearing on Future of Self-Driving Cars
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
In the race with China to lead the future of transportation technology, the federal government must establish a national safety standard and foster the growth of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The current patchwork of state laws and regulations governing AVs has slowed their adoption and created an inconsistent--and often conflicting--landscape
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
In the race with China to lead the future of transportation technology, the federal government must establish a national safety standard and foster the growth of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The current patchwork of state laws and regulations governing AVs has slowed their adoption and created an inconsistent--and often conflicting--landscapethat makes it difficult for companies to scale and operate across state lines, ultimately stifling innovation and undermining U.S. leadership.
Approximately 94 percent of all traffic crashes are attributed to human error. Fully autonomous vehicles have the potential to save lives by removing human error from driving. AVs could also significantly expand mobility and independence for people with disabilities who are unable to drive, improving access to employment, healthcare, and the community.
Upon announcing the hearing, Sen. Cruz said:
"Every commuter has sat in traffic, staring at brake lights, wasting time they could be spending with their families or getting work done. Autonomous vehicles have the potential to change that--making traffic move faster, reducing distracted driving, and dramatically cutting car crashes. They also can bring meaningful independence for people with disabilities. But today, a confusing mix of federal and state laws makes it much more difficult to bring safer, more advanced autonomous vehicles to market. This hearing will examine how outdated regulations are holding back lifesaving technology--and what Congress can do to fix it."
Witnesses:
* Mr. Lars Moravy, Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Tesla
* Mr. Mauricio Pena, Chief Safety Officer, Waymo
* Mr. Jeff Farrah, Chief Executive Officer, Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association
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Original text here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/2/hit-the-road-mac-the-future-of-self-driving-cars
House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets Feb. 4 Hearing on Europe's Threat to American Speech & Innovation - Part II
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building:
The hearing will highlight how European online censorship laws, such as the European Union's (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA) and the United Kingdom's (UK) Online Safety Act (OSA), threaten Americans' right to speak freely online in the United States. Additionally, the hearing will explain how European regulation, including the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Corporate
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building:
The hearing will highlight how European online censorship laws, such as the European Union's (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA) and the United Kingdom's (UK) Online Safety Act (OSA), threaten Americans' right to speak freely online in the United States. Additionally, the hearing will explain how European regulation, including the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), CorporateSustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), target American companies and hurt innovation.
WITNESSES:
* Lorcan Price, Barrister, Legal Counsel, Alliance Defending Freedom International
* Dr. Paivi Rasanen, Member, Finnish Parliament
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Original text here: https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/europes-threat-american-speech-and-innovation-part-ii
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa issued the following information for a hearing entitled "U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon: Obstacles to Dismantling Hezbollah's Grip on Power" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 2172 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses
* The Honorable David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
* Ms. Hanin Ghaddar, Friedmann Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
* Ms. Dana Stroul, Director of Research, Shelly and Michael Kassen Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa issued the following information for a hearing entitled "U.S. Policy Toward Lebanon: Obstacles to Dismantling Hezbollah's Grip on Power" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 2172 Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses
* The Honorable David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
* Ms. Hanin Ghaddar, Friedmann Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
* Ms. Dana Stroul, Director of Research, Shelly and Michael Kassen Senior Fellow, The Washington Institutefor Near East Policy
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Original text here: https://foreignaffairs.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/us-policy-toward-lebanon-obstacles-to-dismantling-hezbollah-s-grip-on-power
Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on Modernizing NIH - Faster Discoveries, More Cures
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Modernizing the National Institutes of Health: Faster Discoveries, More Cures" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Witnesses
* Hon. Jayanta Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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Original text here: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/modernizing-the-national-institutes-of-health-faster-discoveries-more-cures
Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on Modernizing NIH - Faster Discoveries, More Cures
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Modernizing the National Institutes of Health: Faster Discoveries, More Cures" at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Witnesses
* Hon. Jayanta Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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Original text here: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/modernizing-the-national-institutes-of-health-faster-discoveries-more-cures
House Appropriations Committee Sets Feb. 3 Oversight Hearing on U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued the following information for an oversight hearing entitled "U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General" at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 2362-A Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses
* Mr. John Walk, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture
* Ms. Nicole Gardner, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, U.S. Department of Agriculture
* Ms. Yarisis Rivera-Rojas, Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audit, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Original text here: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/oversight-hearing-us-department-agriculture-office-inspector-general-0
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued the following information for an oversight hearing entitled "U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General" at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 2362-A Rayburn House Office Building:
Witnesses
* Mr. John Walk, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture
* Ms. Nicole Gardner, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, U.S. Department of Agriculture
* Ms. Yarisis Rivera-Rojas, Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audit, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Original text here: https://appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hearings/oversight-hearing-us-department-agriculture-office-inspector-general-0
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on Countering Terrorism in North Africa
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Countering Terrorism in North Africa: Opportunities and Challenges" at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Witnesses
1. Mr. Robert J. Palladino, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
2. LTC Joel Borkert, USA, Retired, Deputy Coordinator for Programs and Military Coordination, Bureau of Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Countering Terrorism in North Africa: Opportunities and Challenges" at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Witnesses
1. Mr. Robert J. Palladino, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
2. LTC Joel Borkert, USA, Retired, Deputy Coordinator for Programs and Military Coordination, Bureau of Counterterrorism, U.S. Department ofState, Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/countering-terrorism-in-north-africa-opportunities-and-challenges
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Feb. 3 Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
Agenda:
* Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board
* Nomination of Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation
* Nomination of Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis
* Nomination of Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
Agenda:
* Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board
* Nomination of Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation
* Nomination of Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis
* Nomination of Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner
*Nomination of Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
* Coast Guard Promotions (PN 620, PN 621, PN 675, PN 676, PN 677, PN 682, PN 697, PN 698)
* S. 71, Baby Changing on Board Act (Welch)
* S. 1898, ORBITS Act (Hickenlooper)
* S. 2585, MAP for Broadband Funding Act (Fischer)
* S. 3199, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 (Barrasso)
* S. 3266, USMMA Athletics Act of 2025 (Wicker)
* S. 3468, National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act (Fetterman)
* S. 3639, SAT Streamlining Act (Cruz)
* S. 3700, FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 (Cantwell)
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Original text here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/2/chairman-cruz-announces-executive-session-for-february-3rd
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Sets Feb. 3 Hearing on Strategic Competition in an Unconstrained, Post-New START Treaty Environment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Strategic Competition in an Unconstrained, Post-New START Treaty Environment" at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Witnesses
* Admiral (ret.) Charles A. Richard, USN, Former Commander of United States Strategic Command and Incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Defense Analyses
* Honorable Rose E. Gottemoeller, William J. Perry Lecturer at the Center for International Security and Cooperation and Hoover Institution Research Fellow,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Strategic Competition in an Unconstrained, Post-New START Treaty Environment" at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Witnesses
* Admiral (ret.) Charles A. Richard, USN, Former Commander of United States Strategic Command and Incoming Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Defense Analyses
* Honorable Rose E. Gottemoeller, William J. Perry Lecturer at the Center for International Security and Cooperation and Hoover Institution Research Fellow,Stanford University
* Mr. Timothy A. Morrison, Former Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute
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Original text here: https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/hearings/to-receive-testimony-on-strategic-competition-in-an-unconstrained-post-new-start-treaty-environment
