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Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) talked about the work of the budget conference committee and the changes that members would reach agreement on a budget for fiscal year 2014. She also re…

Legislative Business-H.R. 2655 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act

H.R. 992 - Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Hultgren / Financial Services Committee) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST AND FRIDAY,…

Army and Marine Corps leaders testified on the impact of sequestration budget cuts on military readiness. Both said that the government shutdown was taking a toll on their civilian and milit…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The U.S. House of Representatives convenes for a legislative session.

House Republicans held a rally on the U.S. Capitol steps to urge the Senate to take action on the House version of the continuing resolution (CR). They also accused Senate Democrats and Pres…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

Begin Consideration of H.R. 5 - Student Success Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. John Kline / Education and the Workforce Committee) The rule provides for one …

Members of the Republican Study Committee reacted to the Supreme Court rulings that day on same-sex marriage. The court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that de…

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1896 - International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. David Reichert / Ways and Means Committee…

Secretary Chuck Hagel and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey testified on the Defense Department fiscal year 2014 defense budget request. The budget request included $527 billion in …

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 634 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Grimm / Financial Serv…

One Minute Speeches H.R. 671 - Ruth Moore Act of 2013 (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree / Veterans' Affairs Committee) H.R. 2216 - Military Construction a…

The House Agriculture Committee began markup of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) Bill. This portion of the hearing was joined approximately 5 minutes after the …

H.Res. 198 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx / Rules …

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.