House Session, Part 2
The House voted on three veterans-related suspension bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle360 viewsThe House voted on three veterans-related suspension bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle360 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,512 viewsThe House passed several suspension bills concerning small business development as well as Native American lands and casino gaming.
View in Congressional Chronicle703 viewsIn a vote of 219-212, the House voted to suspend the debt ceiling through December 16, 2022. Democratic Representatives Golden (ME) and Schrader (OR) voted “no.” Republican Representative…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,231 viewsThe House approved several suspension bills. Members also concluded debate on the Senate-passed infrastructure bill. The legislation would fund roads, bridges, rail, and mass transit…
View in Congressional Chronicle723 viewsThe House Budget Committee continued work on the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill, focusing on procedural and other “housekeeping” motions. Members earlier voted to move the bill…
230 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,062 viewsRepresentative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) talked about divisions among congressional Democrats on infrastructure and reconciliation legislation and looming government funding and debt limit…
241 viewsThe House Ways & Means Committee debated the 2022 budget reconciliation bill.
1,931 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee met to mark up and debate the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill, including amendments related to universal paid family leave and retirement plan…
2,150 viewsTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen testified on the department’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget before the House Ways and Means Committee. A variety of topics were discussed, including investments in…
628 viewsShalanda Young, acting White House budget director, testified on President Biden’s fiscal year 2022 request before the House Budget Committee. Lawmakers and Ms. Young engaged on a variety…
894 viewsHealth and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on the fiscal year 2022 budget request for the agency. Topics he engaged with lawmakers on included the impact of unaccompanied…
555 viewsRepresentative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) talked about President Biden’s fiscal year 2022 budget request and economic agenda.
282 viewsU.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on President Biden’s trade policy agenda. Question topics included competition with China, the…
491 viewsLawmakers on the House Budget Committee heard testimony about limiting executive power and Congress' authority of budgetary spending. Constitutional experts responded to questions about…
149 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on women and the economy. Women from around the country, including small business owners and child care providers, testified on how the…
328 viewsThe House approved the Senate-passed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The vote was 220-211, with all Republicans and one Democrat voting against the measure. President Biden signed the…
View in Congressional Chronicle7,493 viewsThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade met to discuss reauthorization of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. Stakeholders testified on the pros and cons of the program…
1,131 viewsSenator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Brendan Boyle (D-PA) spoke with reporters about their Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act.
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