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Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined the Newtown Action Alliance to call on the Senate to pass the assault weapons ban before Congress wraps up for…

The House approved a Senate-passed continuing resolution that funds the government through December 16, 2022. All Democrats and 10 Republicans voted “aye” on the measure that would next go t…

The House approved an assault weapons ban, a measure to ban private ownership of lions and tigers. and a bill addressing the drought and wildfires on the West coast. Members also passed two …

The House voted 220-207 to approve a six-bill $405 billion federal spending package for fiscal year 2023. It includes spending for agriculture, energy, financial services, the environment, m…

The House approved a bill (267-157) protecting same-sex and interracial marriages. Forth-seven Republicans and all Democrats voted for the measure. Members also worked on a six-bill federal …

The House worked on bills dealing with abortion rights, veterans' benefits, and defense programs. They also worked on legislation that would establish an “Amber Alert” system for active shoo…

The House met for a pro forma session.

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 Appropriations Subcommittee on Education held a hearing on nationwide teacher shortages. Members expressed their condolences to victims of the recent mass shooing at an elementary …

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Califf said he was confident agency actions and President Biden invoking the Defense Production Act would result in more baby formula on store s…

National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on his agency’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. Director Sams said the agency’s priori…

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 debated a bill that provides $28 million in emergency funding for the Food and Drug Administration to help address the baby formula shortage and prevent fraudulent products from be…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other congressional Democrats announced at a news conference legislation to provide $28 million to the Food and Drug Administration to assist with a nat…

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the U.S. economy would suffer “severe damage” if the child care shortage is not addressed. The secretary’s warning came as he testified at a House Appropriat…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley reiterated U.S. support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, during a budget hearing before the House App…

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies convened a hearing on the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) fiscal year 2023 bu…

The House considered more than 20 bills under suspension of the rules, approving four of them. One would provide $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, going to military and humanitarian efforts. An…

The House approved legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, meaning exports from those countries will come with additional tariffs. Members also voted to ban oi…

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on his department’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. Secretary Becerra defended Pr…