House Session
In a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,215 viewsIn a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,215 viewsThe House debated rules for two upcoming bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle265 viewsThe House passed a bill to let gun owners with concealed handgun permits carry their weapons across state lines and wear their guns in other states that allow concealed weapons. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,627 viewsThe House passed a bill that allows mineral mining while restoring mining leases on certain federal lands in northern Minnesota. Lawmakers also approved legislation that requires a two-year…
View in Congressional Chronicle805 viewsTwo House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittees examined the cybersecurity of U.S. voting machines and what the federal government and states can do to prepare for the 2018 midterm…
1,313 viewsThe House debated and passed a resolution requiring all members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Lawmakers…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,267 viewsThomas Reeder, director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), testified before a House Education and Workforce subcommittee on challenges facing his agency. Mr. Reeder said he…
713 viewsThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a field hearing at Johns Hopkins Hospital on the opioid crisis. Testimonies were given by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R), the…
1,175 viewsThe House began initial debate on the Republican tax reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,932 viewsThe House approved a bill that would redefine the term “joint employer” to ensure that franchises and temporary agencies are not held liable for the working conditions of employees. Members…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,263 viewsThe House passed a bill that allows more logging on federal lands as a way to reduce wildfires. Members also debated a measure that authorizes the State Department to deny U.S. passports to…
View in Congressional Chronicle443 viewsLegal experts and trade association leaders testified at a hearing on the regulation of political advertising on social and traditional media. The witnesses analyzed disclosure rules for…
937 viewsThe House passed a $36.5 billion bill for hurricane relief efforts and wildfire recovery as well as legislation to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle436 viewsThe House debated a motion to instruct conferees on the fiscal year 2018 defense authorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle443 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle894 viewsThe House continued work on a fiscal year 2018 budget resolution, House Continuing Resolution 71. It calls for a balanced budget in 10 years by 2027 and provided instruction to overhaul the…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,163 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle329 viewsThe House passed a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks with the exceptions of rape, incest against minors, and saving the life of the mother. Members also considered several other measures,…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,067 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle437 viewsRepresentative Paul Mitchell (R-MI) talked about tax reform and efforts to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system.
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