House Session
In a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain regulatio…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,654 viewsIn a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain regulatio…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,654 viewsAdvocacy group Voices for Internet Freedom held a rally at Federal Communications Commission headquarters to express opposition to proposed changes to federal net neutrality regulations that…
190 viewsThe House approved legislation that would exempt makers of manufactured homes, also known as “mobile homes,” from regulations for mortgage lenders.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,888 viewsThe House debated and passed a resolution requiring all members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Lawmakers al…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,324 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle946 viewsThe House approved a bill that would redefine the term “joint employer” to ensure that franchises and temporary agencies are not held liable for the working conditions of employees. Members …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,390 viewsFollowing the House vote, the committee resumed its questioning of former Equifax CEO Richard Smith.
1,814 viewsThe House considered H.R. 3697, which was a bill to combat gang violence by criminal aliens and enhance public safety. Members also continued work on fiscal year 2018 federal spending.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,564 viewsThe House debated and passed several Department of Homeland Security bills. One requires DHS to conduct an annual homeland security assessment on the terrorist threat to the U.S. Members als…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,637 viewsThe House continued work on an omnibus fiscal year 2018 spending bill for eight of the 12 agencies that fund the federal government and related agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,069 viewsOfficials and candidates representing different progressive groups talked about social movements and political platforms. Topics included race, disenfranchisement, campaign finance, criminal…
1,018 viewsPanelists talked about grassroots organizing strategies for recruiting progressive candidates and turning out voters for elections at every level of government. Speakers included Representat…
209 viewsTreasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin appeared before a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee to give a report on the state of the international finance system. He spoke about a range…
5,032 viewsThe House approved a number of bills, including one imposing additional sanctions against Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The legislation would also stop President Trump from removing any Rus…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,306 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,026 viewsThe House passed a bill that delays an Obama administration ozone standards rule. Lawmakers also passed three measures on energy infrastructure. At approximately four hours and 35 minutes…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,464 viewsThe House continued consideration of H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.
View in Congressional Chronicle593 viewsFederal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen appeared before the House Financial Services Committee to deliver the semiannual monetary policy report. She highlighted recent job growth and said she exp…
1,988 viewsThe House passed H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017. The bill restricts lawsuits and damages against health insurance providers that provide government-subsidized care. Mem…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,324 viewsThe House passed a replacement bill for the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulation law.
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