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The House continued work on energy policy legislation (H.R.1) that seeks to lower energy prices by increasing oil and gas production as well as speed up the federal permit approval process…
View in Congressional Chronicle529 viewsThe House continued work on energy policy legislation (H.R.1) that seeks to lower energy prices by increasing oil and gas production as well as speed up the federal permit approval process…
View in Congressional Chronicle529 viewsWitnesses who were detained or directly impacted joined human rights activists and others to testify on the detention of the Uyghur population in forced labor camps in China. Topics…
911 viewsAnti-war protestors interrupted opening statements as the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held its first hearing. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser…
6,256 viewsThe House debated a bill that prohibits the drawdown of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Energy develops a plan to increase the percentage of federal…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,115 viewsThe House considered suspension bills that award Congressional Gold Medals to Willie O’Ree,the first Black player to compete in the National Hockey League, and to World War II veterans who served in…
View in Congressional Chronicle535 viewsThe House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on suicide prevention legislation for veterans. The hearing was an opportunity for members of Congress to discuss bills they’ve…
566 viewsThe House passed a bill debated earlier under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle120 viewsThe House debated and passed by voice vote a $2 trillion Senate-passed coronavirus economic aid package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Lawmakers had hoped to pass…
View in Congressional Chronicle10,372 viewsPresident Trump signed into law the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act. After the signing, he took questions from reporters on a number of topics, including the Justice Department…
3,775 viewsFederal officials and non-profit organization leaders testified about food insecurity among the veteran population before the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
559 viewsThe House passed a bill intended to combat money laundering by curbing the use of shell companies while requiring corporations to report ownership information to the Treasury Department.…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,441 viewsThe House continued work on a five-bill spending package, H.R. 3055, the Commerce, Justice, Science (1); Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (2); Interior,…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,308 viewsLawmakers worked on several suspension bills, including one that extends authorization of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program.
View in Congressional Chronicle743 viewsThe House considered suspension bills related to Veterans Affairs' programs and health care.
View in Congressional Chronicle460 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 Chronicle804 viewsThe House began initial debate on the Republican tax reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,932 viewsThe House approved a number of bills, including one imposing additional sanctions against Russia, North Korea, and Iran. The legislation would also stop President Trump from removing any…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,257 viewsHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each…
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