立法者压缩夏季日程以解决国防、退伍军人事务部的资金和拨款问题；谈判可能会延续到 11 月选举之后。 Lawmakers compress summer schedule to tackle defense, VA funding, and appropriations; negotiations may extend until after Nov elections.

立法者面临着紧凑的夏季日程，要处理年度国防授权法案、2025 财年退伍军人事务部资金以及军事拨款措施等任务。 Lawmakers face a compressed summer schedule, tackling tasks such as the annual defense authorization bill, VA funding for FY 2025, and military appropriations measures. 由于 7 月 1 日至 9 月初只有 3 周的立法工作，国会可能会在幕后协商措施，并将最终投票推迟到 11 月选举之后。 With only 3 weeks of legislative work between Jul 1 and early September, Congress may negotiate measures behind the scenes and postpone final votes until after the Nov elections. 部门官员和专家将就国防、退伍军人和国际事务作证。 Department officials and experts will testify on defense, veterans, and international affairs.