(CNN) Newly elected House lawmakers are arriving on Capitol Hill on Thursday for orientation as Washington gears up for the next session of Congress, which will officially get underway in January. New member orientation is a tradition that allows incoming lawmakers, fresh off securing seats in Congress, to learn more about what's to come as they prepare to take office. A second orientation session will take place later in the month. Before they officially start their terms, members will need to set up and organize their offices, including hiring staff. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic looms over this year's orientation and upcoming start to a new session of Congress, however.

Source: CNN November 12, 2020 12:00 UTC