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The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.

The House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the previous-d…

The House approved a bill extending unemployment benefits and expanding the first-time home buyers tax credit. Members also began work on legislation broadening the Department of Homeland’s …

Witnesses testified about the Radioactive Import Deterrence Act (H.R. 515), which would ban the importation of certain kinds of radioactive waste. At issue was a Utah company’s plan to impor…

Witnesses testified at an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman Genachowski outlined plan to make permanent network neutrality rules that would prevent t…

Members debated various provisions and amendments to H.R. 3200, "America’s Affordable Health Choices Act".

House members debated the Cars Allowance Rebate System, or Cash for Clunkers. The program used the $1 billion appropriated to it in 4 days instead of the 4 months projected. Congressmen were…

The House voted to add $2 billion the Cash for Clunkers program. Lawmakers also voted to let shareholders vote on limiting executive pay.

The House passed Defense Department appropriations, the final of the 12 appropriation bills for fiscal year 2010. Members also a bill setting new food safety regulations requiring more inspe…

The House passed in a 219-212 vote the climate change and energy bill. It includes cap and trade provisions and renewable energy requirements. Members also approved $32 billion for Interior …

The American Energy Solutions Group (AESG) and House Republican Leadership held a press conference to unveil the House Republican alternative energy bill. This bill differs from the Democrat…

Representative Upton spoke about the alliance between Chrysler and Fiat, General Motors bankruptcy, the administration’s “Cash for Clunkers” plan, and the impact of auto industry concerns on…

The House passed a bill that increases aid to Pakistan. It authorizes $1.5 billion annually in non-military aid through 2013 and $400 in military aid for fiscal year 2010 on the condition th…

The House passed the “Cash for Clunkers” bill which authorizes $4 billion for cash rebates of up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their cars or SUVs for newer, more fuel-efficient vehicle…

Republican leaders and energy industry executives participated in a summit on U.S. energy challenges. The spoke about a number of issues including use of alternative energy resources, the po…

Following a party summit on U.S. energy challenges, Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about their energy proposals and legislation being debated on cap-and-trade.

Former Vice President Al Gore and Senator John Warner testified on the American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009. The proposed legislation would cut carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gase…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.