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Representative Jerry Lewis (R-CA), who was retiring at the close of the 112th Congress, reflected on his 24-year career in the House of Representatives. He had been the chairman and the rank…

The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Members debated the naming of federal buildings, including naming one after former Speaker of the House Thomas Phillip “Tip”…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened in a pro forma session.

The House considered the 2013 defense spending bill.

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. After a speech on the Trayvon Martin shoot…

Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan / Budget Committee / Rules Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Reps. Paul R…

The House resumed their session to debate the Reid proposal to raise the debt ceiling under suspension of the rules. The proposal was defeated.

Members debated changes to patent and trademark Law. Vote number 484 was vitiated and replaced by vote 485.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies about the Fiscal 2012 Budget Requests.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson spoke on her agency’s fiscal year 2012 budget request. In her testimony she urged Congress not to cut her agency’s budget …

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would meet members of the Libyan opposition during a visit to Egypt and Tunisia. She also said the U.S. should not act alone in response to recent…

Defense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen testified about the president’s budget request for fiscal year 2012, totaling $553 billion. They also talked about operations in Af…