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The 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…

Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, talked about the government funding deadline and increasing the debt ceiling, the lame duck session, and…

House Progressive Caucus members talked about the Democratic tax, health care, and climate change bill, the Inflation Reduction Act. House members came into session for this one day only to…

In 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…

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations and Education & Labor committees, talked about President Biden’s agenda, abortion access, and legislation in the House to protect to…

The 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…

The 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…

The House considered 11 bills under suspension of the rules, including legislation to create an AMBER Alert-like program for active shooting events nationwide, and to address mental health,…

“The time for thoughts and prayers alone is over. We need action,” said Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in response to the latest mass shooting, which occurred at Robb Elementary School in…

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education held a hearing on nationwide teacher shortages. Members expressed their condolences to victims of the recent mass shooing at an elementary…

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Califf said he was confident agency actions and President Biden invoking the Defense Production Act would result in more baby formula on store…

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said the U.S. economy would suffer “severe damage” if the child care shortage is not addressed. The secretary’s warning came as he testified at a House Appropriations…

The House approved a bill updating workplace rights, protections, and benefits for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel. The legislation changes how TSA employees are…

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies convened a hearing on the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) fiscal year 2023 budget…

Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI), a member of the Appropriations and Education and Labor Committees, talked about President Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget proposal and the progressive…

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on his department’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. Secretary Becerra defended President…