House Session
The House passed a measure that permanently extends several tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2015. Members also debated the rule governing debate on the omnibus spending bill to…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,238 viewsThe House passed a measure that permanently extends several tax provisions set to expire at the end of 2015. Members also debated the rule governing debate on the omnibus spending bill to…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,238 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to consider an omnibus spending bill to fund the government, as well as a tax package. The spending bill would fund the federal government until September 30,…
883 viewsThe House passed the Red River Private Property Act, which would require the Bureau of Land Management to sell land to individuals who own property on the Texas river.
View in Congressional Chronicle680 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle373 viewsGovernment officials and a representative from Google testified at a hearing on the Email Privacy Act, which would require the federal government to provide a warrant when asking companies…
787 viewsHouse members considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including cybersecurity legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle345 viewsThe House voted 289-137 to approve H.R. 4038, a bill to limit the number of Syrian refugees admitted to the U.S. until increased security checks are in place.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,889 viewsAttorney General Loretta Lynch testified at an oversight hearing on Justice Department operations. Topics including vetting of potential Syrian refugees seeking asylum in the United States,…
6,034 viewsThe House convened for one-minute speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle231 viewsThe House Rules Committee considered and approved a rule making 81 amendments in order for debate on H.R. 22, the legislative vehicle for a six-year highway bill. Those are in addition to 45 that…
130 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to consider amendments for floor debate on H.R. 22, the surface transportation reauthorization bill. The legislation would provide a six-year authorization of…
807 viewsThe House approved legislation to reauthorize the expired charter of the Export-Import Bank. Members also reauthorized federal highway and transit programs through November 20, 2015, and…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,242 viewsFBI Director James Comey testified at a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing of his agency. Topics included encryption technology and the challenges it poses for law enforcement. He also…
9,724 viewsThe House voted on a number of suspension bills debated earlier in the day.
View in Congressional Chronicle343 viewsThe House debated several bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle302 viewsOfficials from state health insurance marketplaces testified about the ongoing management and implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The witnesses described challenges their states…
638 viewsThe House continued work on H.R. 348, the RAPID (Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development) Act that would streamline environmental reviews and permitting for major energy and…
View in Congressional Chronicle805 viewsThe House considered a number of bills, including ones dealing with “frivolous” lawsuits and another seeking to defund Planned Parenthood. Darin LaHood (R-IL) was sworn in to replace former…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,106 viewsThe House Judiciary Committee held a hearing the practices of Planned Parenthood, including allegations that the group was engaged in the selling of aborted fetal tissue. Witnesses included women who…
19,616 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to outline the parameters for floor debate on a resolution expressing disapproval of the Iran nuclear agreement. Speakers included House Foreign Affairs…
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