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

One Minute Speeches Begin Consideration of H.R. 2397 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee) The rule…

House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took…

The House passed a bill that would provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The House met to consider a series of temporary spending measures to re-open certain programs and parts of government following closures that began on October 1.

State Department officials testified at a hearing on the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks of on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Among the topics they addressed were the initial…

The House met for a legislative session. Later in the evening the House considered and voted to approve a federal budget agreement for fiscal year 2014. The measure passed on a vote of 332…

One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no…

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

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

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

The House Armed Services Committee marked up the fiscal year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act for the Defense Department, national security programs, and overseas contingency…

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 634 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Michael Grimm / Financial…

Military and Energy Department officials testified on nuclear security. The hearing focused on security improvements and challenges with Energy Department nuclear facilities after the July 28, 2012,…

At noon, the House will consider: HR 1864, a bill under suspension of the rules; Rule for consideration of three bills: HR 1613 - OCS Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements; and HR 2231 -…

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members speak on a variety of topics.

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

Defense Department officials testified on their fiscal year 2014 budget request for missile defense. Much of the hearing was focused on preparedness against threats from Iran and North…

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.