House Session, Part 1
The U.S House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle663 viewsThe U.S House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle663 viewsRichard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In his testimony he said that the CFPB would draft a proposal to address a provisi…
431 viewsTreasury Secretary Geithner testified on the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law to monitor excessive risk …
3,012 viewsRaj Date testified on the impact of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law on consumer choice and access to credit. He emphasized the importance of public and industry feedback the Consume…
676 viewsThe House considered the 2013 defense spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,160 viewsThe House debated federal spending for the Commerce and Justice Departments and science agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,258 viewsOn Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. One Min…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,205 viewsTreasury Secretary Geithner testified on the state of the international financial system. Among the topics addresses were the European sovereign debt crisis, the United States exposure and r…
399 views1) H.R. 2779 - To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended (Sponsored by Re…
View in Congressional Chronicle202 viewsDuring Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.
View in Congressional Chronicle301 viewsComplete Consideration of H.R. 1734 - Civilian Property Realignment Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Denham / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Oversight and Governm…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,056 viewsRepublicans supporters of House and Senate bills that would revamp the federal budget process spoke to reporters about their legislation. The bills would make it more difficult for Congress …
3,128 viewsThe House voted on a congressional resolution of disapproval that would block an additional $1.2 trillion increase in the debt limit as authorized by the Budget Control Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle508 viewsWitnesses testified about fraud in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s affordable housing program. Witnesses included felons convicted of defrauding HUD’s Home Investment Partn…
1,330 viewsHousing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, a Government Accountability representative, and housing experts testified at a hearing on the fiscal health of the Federal Housing Admi…
373 viewsThe House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on allegations that some members of Congress have enriched themselves through legal stock trades based on non-public information. Witnes…
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