House Session
The House began initial debate on the Republican tax reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,971 viewsThe House began initial debate on the Republican tax reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,971 viewsThe House passed H.R. 2201, the Micro Offering Safe Harbor Act, which seeks to help small businesses raise capital by exempting certain micro-offerings from Securities and Exchange Commissio…
View in Congressional Chronicle407 viewsThe House worked on the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act, which would specify time frames and procedures for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for hydropower projects. Membe…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,387 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 viewsHousing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified at an oversight hearing before the House Financial Services Committee. He answered questions on a range of issues including propo…
14,726 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,596 viewsNevada Governor Brian Sandoval (R) joined Las Vegas Sheriff Joseph Lombardo and others at a briefing on the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Sheriff Lombardo announced that the number of people w…
1,715 viewsThe House voted 316-90 to approve a $15.25 billion Hurricane Harvey disaster relief package. All of the “no” votes were by Republicans, and 27 members did not vote. The bill also extended th…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,716 viewsFederal customs and financial crimes officials were among the witnesses at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on efforts to combat the illicit art and antiquities trade. They ou…
728 viewsThe House considered the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, an annual spending bill covering the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, energy and water programs, and the legislat…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,982 viewsThe House debated and passed several bills, including that reaffirms the U.S. commitment to NATO.
View in Congressional Chronicle922 viewsC-SPAN presented live coverage from the annual congressional baseball game between Republicans and Democrats. The game took place at Nationals Park one day after Majority Whip Steve Scalise …
23,182 viewsThe House passed a replacement bill for the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulation law.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,772 viewsAt a news conference, House Democrats called for an independent commission following reports that President Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to end his Russia investigation when t…
2,222 viewsThe House passed a bill making changes to a number of accredited investors who can form venture capital funds to invest in small businesses.
View in Congressional Chronicle848 viewsThe House passed bills under suspension of the rules related to the veterans' health, businesses that self insure employees, and separate bankruptcy proceedings for banks and large instituti…
View in Congressional Chronicle846 viewsThe House approved two measures concerning veterans. One gives the VA the authority to fire and demote employees based on performance. The other would end reporting to the FBI background che…
View in Congressional Chronicle264 viewsThe House debated a combined rule on three bills dealing with veterans affairs, including one on background checks for gun purchases by veterans with mental health issues.
View in Congressional Chronicle729 viewsThe House approved H.R. 720, a bill to require courts to sanction attorneys who file frivolous federal lawsuits, followed by general speeches.
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