Gina Raimondo was sworn in as commerce secretary by Vice President Kamala Harris in a ceremony Wednesday night.

Before reading the oath, Harris asked about Raimondo's family and checked to make sure they were on the video conference before starting, according to a report from a reporter who attended the event.

The House has changed its schedule so that the chamber will no longer be in session Thursday given concerns about new threats against the Capitol.

Sources familiar confirm to ABC News the change in schedule is due to security concerns regarding possible militia action on March 4.

The House is expected to wrap up all of its legislative work Wednesday night.

Democrats had planned a Thursday vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021, a massive policing reform bill. That vote will now take place Wednesday night given these new concerns.

As of right now, there are no plans for the Senate to leave early. The Senate is still expected to begin debate and votes on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan.

-ABC News' Benjamin Siegel and Mariam Khan

The President will virtually join the House Democratic Caucus on Wednesday afternoon during their annual retreat, also known as the “Issues Conference.” The theme of this year’s conference is “Build Back Better for the People.”

The President will deliver the final keynote address and participate in a brief question and answer period.

On Wednesday, as Congress heard about serious problems on Jan. 6 regarding the security situation at the Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that an Army veteran, Retired Army Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson, with extensive intelligence experience will take over as the new Senate Sergeant at Arms.

Schumer unveiled an all-female leadership team heading the Sergeant at Arms office, the office that oversees security at the Capitol.

-ABC News' Trish Turner