(CNN) The 117th Congress will officially be sworn in on Sunday, bringing an influx of new lawmakers to Capitol Hill in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. The Constitution calls for Congress to convene on January 3 at noon ET -- the reason for the rare Sunday session. Nancy Pelosi, who has served as House speaker in the 116th Congress, is on track to remain in the role. House Republicans, meanwhile, outperformed expectations and are now poised to add a significant number of GOP women to their ranks in the new Congress. The incoming class of freshmen includes high-profile Democrats and Republicans who have already gained national attention even before setting foot in Congress.

Source: CNN January 03, 2021 11:03 UTC