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Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3521 - The Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013, as amended (Sponsored by Rep.…

Witnesses testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims backlog, and its ability to process complex claims such as traumatic brain injuries. The first panel of veterans …

Witnesses testified on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the Medicare Advantage program. Medicare Advantage plans are the private health coverage that older people can get as an alter…

1) H.R. 1095 - TSA Loose Change Act 2) H.R. 2719 - Transportation Acquisition Security Reform Act 3) H.R. 1204 - Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013 4) H.R. 3626 - Ext…

On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. Last votes expected no later than 3:00 p.m. H.R. 3350 - Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 (Subject to a Rule) (Sponso…

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified about the problems with the release of the Healthcare.gov Web site for the health insurance exchange which was provided for in the Patient Protection an…

1) H.R. 3304-To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the US Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to au…

One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 185 - To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as…

Eric Shinseki testified on the impact of the government shutdown on services and benefits to military veterans. He said that if the government shutdown continues, about 3.8 million veterans …

The House session recessed suddenly due to a lockdown at the Capitol. Schedule estimate for the afternoon: At approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m. the House will have its first vote series of…

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner testified on implementation of the online insurance exchanges as required in health care law.

H.R. 2218 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. David McKinley / Energy and Commerce Committee) The Rule provides for one hour of general deb…

H.Res. 315 - providing for the consideration of H.R. 2218 - Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013, and H.R. 1582 - Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2013, Rules Comm Print (Sponsored …

H.R. 2667 - Authority for Mandate Delay Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*Tim Griffin / Ways and Means Committee) H.R. 2668 - Fairness for American Families Act (Subject to a Rule) …

Witnesses testified about implementation of the Affordable Care Act and on proposals to reform the Medicaid program. They focused on expansion of Medicaid by states, costs of expansion, and …

Officials testified about prescription drug abuse and prevention programs. Among the topics they addressed were increased prescription abuse rates over the past several years, the availabili…

One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no …

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 251 - South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Natural Resources Committee) 2) H.R. 993 - F…