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H.R., 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act.

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 2640 - Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act (Sponsored by Rep. Greg Walden / Natural Resources Committee) 2) H.R. 623 - Alaska…

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

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3174 - To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused…

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…

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…

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

Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. In his testimony he said he was not ready to declare “too big to fail” a thing of the past.…

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)…

Current and former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) officials and Federal Reserve Bank presidents testified about provisions of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law regarding “Too…

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…

The House passed a bill that would require the Treasury Department to pay bond holders as well as Social Security recipients if the debt ceiling were reached.

The House considered H.Res. 202 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 807 - Full Faith and Credit Act, and H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013.

The House passed a bill that encourages the sharing of cyber threat information between private companies and the federal government.

The House considered a continuing resolution to fund the government through the remainder of fiscal year 2013, as well as the House Republican fiscal year 2014 budget. Members voted to pass…

Edward DeMarco testified on his oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He said more direction was needed for the two government-sponsored enterprises. Mr. DeMarco’s opening statement was…

Carol Galante testified on the financial health of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). She expressed confidence in the agency despite a 2012 report that showed a projected deficit in its…

Democratic senators and representatives, local officials, gun violence victims, and others spoke to reporters about the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the sponsor of the bill, said…