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The House continued work on energy policy legislation (H.R.1) that seeks to lower energy prices by increasing oil and gas production as well as speed up the federal permit approval process f…

The House passed a bill that grants medical benefits to federal firefighters, and members also passed a suspension bill providing benefits to individuals exposed to radiation when they took …

The House voted 219-209 in favor of the Senate-passed budget resolution containing President Biden’s COVID-19 pandemic response plan. Lawmakers also voted to reauthorize a national apprentic…

The House passed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, 214-207. Eighteen Democrats joined all Republicans in voting against the measure. Democrats brought the bill to the floor despite the l…

The House began work on the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill.

The House speaker held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place ear…

The House passed H.R. 4607, which requires bank regulators to review and identify outdated regulations every seven years. Lawmakers also passed several bills under suspension of the rules in…

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol to discuss the legislative agenda. She was joined by several members of her caucus.

The House passed a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks with the exceptions of rape, incest against minors, and saving the life of the mother. Members also considered several other measur…

The House debated and voted on amendments to a fiscal year 2018 “minibus” spending package.

The House passed a bill that would ease water use restrictions in California, and give farmers more access to water. Members also worked on legislation to combat human trafficking, and began…

The House convened to debate and vote on the American Health Care Act, a Republican bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. The session recessed without a vote. House leadership later annou…

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each Congre…

Following one-minute speeches, members read aloud the entire U.S. Constitution.