House Session
The House approved a bill that would require annual audits of the president’s tax returns. The legislation, titled the Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act, passed with 222…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,217 viewsThe House approved a bill that would require annual audits of the president’s tax returns. The legislation, titled the Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act, passed with 222…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,217 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee returned from a closed session to vote on whether to release to the public redacted tax filing information former President Donald Trump between the years…
1,019 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee convened before going into closed session to discuss whether to release to the public redacted tax filing information former President Donald Trump…
7,751 viewsThe House debated 12 bills under suspension of the rules, including measures dealing with cardiovascular research, disaster assistance, and opioid abuse treatment.
View in Congressional Chronicle312 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 Chronicle1,791 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,384 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee examined the challenges women in the workforce face and what they need to thrive and succeed in the current economy. Women from various backgrounds…
692 viewsTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on her department’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. The topic of high inflation dominated questioning amid recent…
1,170 viewsThe House approved legislation suspending normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, meaning exports from those countries will come with additional tariffs. Members also voted to ban…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,538 viewsThe House passed a bill that would prohibit discrimination based on a person’s hair texture or hairstyle in employment, public accommodations, and housing.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,645 viewsIRS Commissioner Charles Rettig said the agency should be done addressing its tax filing backlog before the end of 2022. Commissioner Rettig made the commitment during testimony before the…
764 viewsRepresentative Val Demings (D-FL) and other House Democrats held a news conference on Capitol Hill to discuss the rise in violent crime rates.
459 viewsThe House approved a bill that would impose sanctions on foreign persons for human rights violations, targeting those who identify as LGBTQI. Members also voted on two post office naming…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,313 viewsThe House approved legislation to prevent employers from using forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment disputes in the workplace, giving employees the opportunity to take legal…
View in Congressional Chronicle327 viewsThe House passed legislation that seeks to expand U.S. production of semiconductors. Most are made abroad, and there was a shortage of semiconductors, resulting in higher prices for…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,443 viewsThe House continued work on legislation that seeks to expand U.S. production of semiconductors. Most are made abroad, and there was a shortage of semiconductors, resulting in higher prices…
View in Congressional Chronicle340 viewsArtists and entertainement venue owners testified about the challenges presented to them by COVID before the House Small Business Committee. The witnesses responded to questions about…
145 viewsSmall Business Administration Inspector General Hannibal Ware appeared before the House Small Business Committee to testify on challenges for the agency in the coming year. Among the topics…
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