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The House convened for a legislative session.

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 U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

Federal officials testified on their efforts to help states with the process of setting up health care insurance exchanges mandated by the Affordable Care Act (the health care law). Health…

The U.S House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

Representatives debated avoiding the “fiscal cliff” that includes the expiring tax cuts and automatic spending cuts put in place by the 2011 Budget Control Act.

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

Members of Congress from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware spoke about damage and ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy. During their comments several…

The House convened for a legislative session. Business included debating the normalization of trade relations with Russia, including the possibility of sanctions if human rights violations…

Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) gave his farewell address.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for the first meeting of the “lame-duck” session of the 112th Congress. The minority leader reappointed Mr. Michael Wessel of Falls Church,…

Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) talked about recovery efforts in his 6th Congressional District in central New Jersey, which includes 16 communities on the Atlantic Ocean and other…

The House convened for a legislative session.

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…

Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules

The House convened for a legislative session.

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

One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. __ - Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt…