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A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune was dedicated as part of Congress’s National Statuary Hall. She is the first African American to be represented in the coll…

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 continued work on legislation to expand disability and health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members also approved a measu…

House lawmakers gathered to share their memories and reflect on the first anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Members spoke about how they felt during the day of the att…

The House took the first step in the budget reconciliation process by approving the Senate-passed $3.5 trillion budget resolution that congressional committees would use to draft legislation…

The House in a 222-190 vote passed a bill to create a 13-member select committee to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol. All Democrats voted in favor of the resolution, a…

In a vote of 252-175, the House passed a bill that creates a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Thirty-five Republicans voted “yes” with all Democ…

The House passed four bills. One bans religion-based travel bans, and the second requires that all individuals entering the U.S. have access to legal counsel if stopped by immigration offici…

The House passed two immigration bill. H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, would provide a pathway to citizenship for “DREAMers,” undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as child…

President Biden and lawmakers deliver virtual remarks at the 69th annual National Prayer Breakfast.

The House voted 219-209 in favor of the Senate-passed budget resolution containing President Biden’s COVID-19 pandemic response plan. Lawmakers also voted to reauthorize a national apprentic…

The House passed two bills. One condemns anti-Asian rhetoric and sentiment during the coronavirus pandemic. The other seeks to provide employment protections for pregnant workers.

The House voted to repeal President Trump’s 2017 travel ban on certain countries and to limit the president’s authority to issue new entry bans. Members also approved a Senate amendment to t…

On a near party-line vote of 232-180, the House passed legislation to make the District of Columbia the 51st state. Representative Collin Peterson (MN) was the only Democrat to vote “no.” Me…

In a vote of 236-181, the House passed the Democratic police reform bill, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Will Hurd (TX) and Fred Upton (MI)…

The House impeached President Donald Trump for abuse of power (230-197) and obstruction of Congress (229-198), with Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) voting “present” on both articles of i…

The House voted 421-0 for a resolution calling for the release of the whistleblower complaint involving President Trump’s summer of 2019 conversation with the leader of Ukraine, which includ…

The House passed the fiscal year 2020 defense authorization bill.

The House considered several suspension bills, including Russia-related bills and measures on the transparency of federal government records.

The House debated several bills, including one calling on financial institutions to work with customers who were affected by the recent 35-day government shutdown.