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Members of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) testified on the agency’s goals. Much of the hearing was about the agency’s upcoming spectrum auction, as well as the e-rate. Other…

Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) testified on upcoming legislation to reorganize their agency.

Members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) testified at an oversight hearing of the agency’s role and authority. They were all in agreement in their concerns over the increasing…

Representative Bob Latta (R-OH) talked about spectrum auctions, Federal Communications Commission oversight, rural call completion, cell phone unlocking, and other telecommunications topics…

Legislative Business-H.R. 2655 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified about the problems with the release of the Healthcare.gov Web site for the health insurance exchange which was provided for in the Patient Protection and…

Government contractors testified on their role in building the various components of Affordable Care Act’s online health insurance exchanges, and Healthcare.gov’s subsequent user technical…

Witnesses testified on the evolution of telecommunications laws for wired communications to Internet Protocol- (IP) based networks, and their impact on consumers and businesses. Other…

The House considered a rule and amendments to the farm bill allowing the House to go to conference with the Senate.

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

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy testified on the Obama administration’s plan to address global climate change. Republican…

H.R. 2218 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee) The Rule provides for one hour of general…

Telecommunications officials from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), private industry, and consumer protection organizations testified on the FCC’s implementation of its auction…

Media and cable executives from small and large companies testified on the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA), scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014. The hearing…

First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening. One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open…

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1919 - Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep.*Bob Latta / Energy and Commerce…

Begin Consideration of H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lee Terry / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Energy and…

Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, members of Congress spoke to reporters about their reactions to the speech.