House Session
In a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain regulatio…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,701 viewsIn a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain regulatio…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,701 viewsThe House voted on bills debated earlier under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle425 viewsThe House debated the rules for three bills, including a continuing resolution to fund the federal government for two weeks.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,245 viewsTwo House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittees examined the cybersecurity of U.S. voting machines and what the federal government and states can do to prepare for the 2018 midterm e…
1,490 viewsThe House debated and passed a resolution requiring all members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Lawmakers al…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,325 viewsThe House passed the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act, which makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the lead agency in hydropower licensing. Lawmakers also began work on th…
View in Congressional Chronicle392 viewsThe House approved a bill that would redefine the term “joint employer” to ensure that franchises and temporary agencies are not held liable for the working conditions of employees. Members …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,393 viewsThae Yong-ho, a former official at the North Korean embassy in London, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on his experience inside the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
5,473 viewsThe House voted 242-174 to extend for five years the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It also continues community health centers and other health programs and provides for more Me…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,287 viewsThe House considered a bill that allows more logging on federal lands as a way to reduce wildfires.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,479 viewsThe House passed the Senate amendment to H.Con.Res. 71, the fiscal year 2018 budget resolution with tax reform framework included.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,558 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including sanctions bills against Iran and Hezbollah..
View in Congressional Chronicle958 viewsThe House continued work on a bill to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees. Members also debated a $36.5 billion bill for hurricane relief efforts and wildfire recovery…
View in Congressional Chronicle802 viewsFollowing one-minute speeches, Representative Al Green (D-TX) unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump in an effort to force a House vote on removing him from office. Members…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,086 viewsDefense Secretary James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Joseph Dunford testified at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on President Trump’s military strategy in Afghanistan. Sec…
1,676 viewsThe House voted 264-155 to extend FAA funding past Saturday’s deadline until March 31, 2018. The measure also includes relief for people affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Membe…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,877 viewsThe House considered H.R. 3697, which was a bill to combat gang violence by criminal aliens and enhance public safety. Members also continued work on fiscal year 2018 federal spending.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,565 viewsThe House debated and passed several Department of Homeland Security bills. One requires DHS to conduct an annual homeland security assessment on the terrorist threat to the U.S. Members als…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,642 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a fiscal year 2018 “minibus” spending package.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,978 viewsQatar experts testified at a hearing on that country’s relations with the U.S. following the recent blockade imposed by six Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, over alleged rep…
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