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The House debated two anti-abortion measures. One is a resolution condemning violence against “pro-life” pregnancy centers, groups, and churches. The other would require medical care for a “…

The House approved the final version of marriage equality legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. The bill would next go to President Biden. Members also …

Matthew Olsen, assistant attorney general for the National Security Division of the Justice Department, testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on national security threats. He answ…

“If you do not protect marriage equality, you are saying that we do not belong in "We the "people,” said Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case that legalized same-sex marriage natio…

House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and leadership colleagues spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda, including the July 21 hearing of January 6 Committee, which …

“Pro-choice” and “pro-life” advocates testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on access to abortions and the impact overturning Roe v. Wade would have on that access. This hearing c…

The House approved another gun violence measure. The bill would enact a federal “red flag” law, allowing courts to keep guns away from people who may endanger themselves or others. The measu…

The House passed a Democratic bill intended to reduce gun violence in response to a recent spate of mass shootings. The legislation includes measures that would raise the age to buy a semi-a…

The House Judiciary Committee debated and voted on the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” a package of gun control proposals meant in part as a response to a series of mass shootings, most recently …

The House Judiciary Committee debated and voted on the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” a package of gun control proposals meant in part as a response to a series of mass shootings, most recently …

The House passed legislation that bars price gouging for oil and gas. The measure prohibits price increases during national energy emergencies as declared by the president. In addition, it a…

The House debated three bills dealing with: preventing domestic terrorism, addressing the current baby formula shortage; and investments in low-income communities, which was also passed duri…

The House approved workforce development legislation. The measure would authorize $74 billion in funding over the next five years for employee training and education programs. Members also p…

The House passed legislation that would legalize marijuana use and possession and also remove it from the list of federally-controlled substances. The bill would also expunge the records of …

Musician Gloria Estefan and broadcasting and recording executives testified before the House Judiciary Committee about compensating recording artists for their work. The hearing focused on t…

The House approved the debate rules for legislation to expand health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances since the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Members then recessed in prepara…

The House debated legislation to prevent employers from using forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment disputes in the workplace, giving employees the opportunity to take legal a…

The House passed a bill requiring the Veterans Affairs Department to automatically enroll new veterans in the VA health care system.

The House approved a measure that combines two bill that were previously passed by the House in the first session of the 117th Congress. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would…

The House debated and voted on a number of bills under suspension of the rules, including measures condemning the abuse of the Uyghur people in China. Members also considered bills involving…