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Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3521 - The Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep.…

The House debated H.R., 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act.

1) H.R. 3304-To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the US Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to au…

Eric Shinseki testified on the impact of the government shutdown on services and benefits to military veterans. He said that if the government shutdown continues, about 3.8 million veterans …

The House met to consider a series of temporary spending measures to re-open certain programs and parts of government following closures that began on October 1.

The House session recessed suddenly due to a lockdown at the Capitol. Schedule estimate for the afternoon: At approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m. the House will have its first vote series of…

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3174 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused …

In a Saturday evening session, the House debated a continuing resolution to extend government funding until December 15 and delay the Affordable Care Act for one year. A separate bill provid…

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

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. H.R. 687 - Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Go…

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

The House continued debate on the authorization of use of force against Syria.

Entrepreneurs who invent and market medical applications (aps) for use on consumer mobile devices spoke about the role of government to encourage or block innovation. During their testimony …

Witnesses testified on the status of illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and the impact of immigration reform laws on the economy.

One Minute Speeches Begin Consideration of H.R. 2397 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee) The rule prov…

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

One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no …

The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency operatio…

The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency operatio…