House Session
The 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 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 debated two anti-abortion measures. One is a resolution condemning violence against “pro-life” pregnancy centers, groups, and churches. The other would require medical care for a “child…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,694 viewsThe House approved the final version of marriage equality legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. The bill would next go to President Biden. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,425 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,519 viewsThe House debated more than two dozen bills under suspension of the rules, including measures to reauthorize the Peace Corps, increase penalties for human trafficking, and establish…
View in Congressional Chronicle674 viewsIn a 220-207 vote, the House approved the Democratic tax, health care and climate change bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act and which passed the Senate 51-50 the previous Sunday. The…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,146 viewsThe House approves a bill to ensure the right to access to contraceptives. The final vote was 228-195, with two Republicans voting “present” and eight others supporting the measure.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,881 viewsThe House approved a bill (267-157) protecting same-sex and interracial marriages. Forth-seven Republicans and all Democrats voted for the measure. Members also worked on a six-bill federal…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,754 viewsThe House approved two abortion-related bills in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The first measure, the Women’s Health Protection Act, turns the…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,063 viewsThe House worked on bills dealing with abortion rights, veterans' benefits, and defense programs. They also worked on legislation that would establish an “Amber Alert” system for active…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,802 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,385 viewsCongressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel testified before the House Budget Committee on his agency’s updated budget report and the economic outlook for the country. Several topics were…
207 viewsThe House voted on one suspension bill that was debated earlier in the day. Mayra Flores (R-TX) was sworn in as the newest member of the House. She won a June 14 special election to replace…
View in Congressional Chronicle482 viewsThe House approved a package of seven agriculture and energy bills that aim to lower high food and fuel costs.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,690 viewsThe House approved a package of 13 measures promoting diversity and inclusion in the financial sector. More specifically, it includes provisions intended to increase access to banking…
View in Congressional Chronicle603 viewsThe House passed a Democratic bill intended to reduce gun violence in response to a recent spate of mass shootings. The legislation includes measures that would raise the age to buy a…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,160 viewsThe House approved a bill updating workplace rights, protections, and benefits for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel. The legislation changes how TSA employees are…
View in Congressional Chronicle417 viewsThe House considered more than 20 bills under suspension of the rules, approving four of them. One would provide $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, going to military and humanitarian efforts.…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,534 viewsThe House passed legislation that would legalize marijuana use and possession and also remove it from the list of federally-controlled substances. The bill would also expunge the records of…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,529 viewsThe House voted on eight bills, one of which would require mass transportation carriers and ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to report sexual assaults and harassments in…
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