Collins’ VA Nomination Hearing Delayed

January 14, 2025
Congress | On Base

Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) will not appear before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee today as planned for a confirmation hearing to become VA secretary. The FBI has not completed his background check, Military Times reported.

“In accordance with long-standing practice, the committee should have an opportunity to review Congressman Collins’ FBI file before the confirmation hearing,” Committee Chair Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said.

Collins is one of several nominees who will not have hearings before President-elect Trump is sworn in on Monday.

Hegseth Hearing this Morning

Pete Hegseth, nominated for defense secretary, will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time today for his confirmation hearing.

You can watch the hearing live.

Air Force photo from 2020 by Tommie Horton

January 14, 2025
Congress | On Base

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