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At about 12:30 p.m., the House began debate on the rule for the defense authorization conference report. At about 1:30 p.m, the House began debate on the rule for the two Plan B-related…

The House Rules Committee met to set guidelines for the floor debate on defense programs and on House Speaker John Boehner’s amendment to H.J.Res. 66. The amendment would avoid the impending…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Debate was held on changing energy efficiency laws.

Newly elected House Democratic leaders urged Republican leaders to pass a middle class tax cut and negotiate a deal on the “fiscal cliff.” “Fiscal cliff” referred to impending tax increases…

The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The extension of normal trade relations with the Russian Federation and Moldova was debated.

The House debated normalizing trade relations with Russia.

Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about the congressional agenda for the lame-duck session, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The main topic was the “fiscal…

The House convened for a legislative session.

Witnesses testified about U.S. tax policy and the capital gains tax rate in the context of comprehensive tax reform. The maximum capital gains tax rate was 15 percent, as compared to the maximum individual…

1) H.R. 2139 - Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Act, as amended 2) H.R. 5986 - To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric…

H.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the…

Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a…

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about the upcoming House agenda before and after the 2012 election. Topics included tax policy, the issue of politicians making their…

Committee members considered a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the health care law.

Members briefly paid tribute to Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the 25th anniversary of her congressional service.

One Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, Rules Committee Print (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate) Complete Consideration of H.R. 5326 -…

The House worked on commerce, justice and science appropriations.