House Session, Part 2
The House approved legislation to permanently classify all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled drugs.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,010 viewsThe House approved legislation to permanently classify all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled drugs.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,010 viewsThe House passed a Senate-passed resolution to repeal an Environmental Protection Agency rule on emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks. The vote was 221-203.
View in Congressional Chronicle283 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,063 viewsThe 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 …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,591 viewsThe House approved legislation to provide relief to borrowers who consolidated federal student loan debt with a spouse and need to separate it due to divorce or domestic violence. Members al…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,035 viewsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), several other House Democrats, and advocates held a news conference on the Inflation Reduction Act. The legislati…
379 viewsThe 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 …
View in Congressional Chronicle2,931 viewsThe House continued work on the fiscal year 2023 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle542 viewsThe House approved a Senate-passed bill to expand President Biden’s ability to send military aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion of the country.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,544 viewsThe House continued work on legislation to expand disability and health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members also approved a measu…
View in Congressional Chronicle648 viewsHouse lawmakers gathered to share their memories and reflect on the first anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Members spoke about how they felt during the day of the att…
1,870 viewsThe House debated and voted on a number of bills under suspension of the rules, including measures condemning the abuse of the Uyghur people in China. Members also considered bills involving…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,365 viewsThe House passed a resolution to censure Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) for posting an animated video on social media depicting himself killing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,926 viewsThe House approved several suspension bills. Members also concluded debate on the Senate-passed infrastructure bill. The legislation would fund roads, bridges, rail, and mass transit progra…
View in Congressional Chronicle762 viewsThe House in a 222-190 vote passed a bill to create a 13-member select committee to investigate the January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol. All Democrats voted in favor of the resolution, a…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,459 viewsThe House voted 222-204 to remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the Constitution. Members then voted 244-172 to reauthorize and update the Violenc…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,773 viewsThe House passed an organized labor bill, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, that makes it easier for workers to unionize. Members also debated and passed the rule for the final…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,658 viewsThe House approved the rules for three bills concerning unions and gun legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle365 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,825 viewsThe House approved H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act, a package of bills to promote the development of clean energy, greenhouse gas reduction technologies, and increased e…
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