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Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) talked about the agreement reached between the co-chairs of the Budget Conference Committee and the possible House vote on the bill later in the day. He also…

1) H.R. 1095 - TSA Loose Change Act 2) H.R. 2719 - Transportation Acquisition Security Reform Act 3) H.R. 1204 - Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013 4) H.R. 3626 - Ext…

Carol Galante testified that the $1.7 billion dollar cash infusion to her Federal Housing Administration from the Treasury Department was needed in order for the FHA to maintain reserves as …

H.R. 992 - Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Hultgren / Financial Services Committee) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST AND FRIDAY,…

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

The House met to consider a continuing budget resolution. The Senate had rejected an earlier version the House had previously passed with amendments to delay the implementation of the Afford…

House Republicans held a rally on the U.S. Capitol steps to urge the Senate to take action on the House version of the continuing resolution (CR). They also accused Senate Democrats and Pres…

Richard Cordray testified about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) semi-annual report. He said the agency was working closely with small and community banks to address their c…

One Minute Speeches Continue Consideration of H.R. 2609 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*Rodney Frelinghuysen / App…

Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) talked about the work of the House Financial Services Committee on the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law as well topics in the news, including National Se…

Stephen Agostini, chief financial officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified on his agency’s fiscal year 2014 budget request, as well as management issues and staff salar…

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) annual report. In addition to questions about the FSOC report, Secretary Lew dis…

Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. He stressed that the Federal Reserve would not begin to tighten its stimulus policies until data supported real and sustained impr…

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

Jeffrey Zients, acting director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, testified about the president’s fiscal year 2014 budget request. Among the topics he addressed were increa…

The House Budget Committee marked up the Republican fiscal year 2014 budget proposal. In part one, members made opening statements.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. H.Res. 113 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 803 - Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong S…

The House Budget Committee considered the fiscal year 2014 budget resolution introduced by Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). The proposal titled “The Path to Prosperity” aims to balance the b…