House Session
The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,409 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,409 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle403 viewsThe 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”…
View in Congressional Chronicle497 viewsThe Medicare Advantage program is an alternative to the FIFA insurance program, offered by private companies, and about 1 of every 4 Medicare recipients take part in the program. The program…
909 viewsThe House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The extension of normal trade relations with the Russian Federation and Moldova was debated.
View in Congressional Chronicle456 viewsWitnesses testified about U.S. tax policy and the capital gains tax rate in the context of comprehensive tax reform. The maximum capital gains tax rate was 15 percent, as compared to the max…
626 views1) H.R. 2139 - Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Act, as amended 2) H.R. 5986 - To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric pro…
View in Congressional Chronicle856 viewsH.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the sen…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,405 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle888 viewsDuring Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. During Morning Hour, any member may speak …
View in Congressional Chronicle192 viewsGlenn Hackbarth spoke about a Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report on the operation of Medicare programs. The report had several recommendations, including caps on out-of-poc…
168 viewsRepresentative Ron Barber (D-AZ) was sworn in, filling the seat vacated by Gabrielle Giffords.
View in Congressional Chronicle912 viewsMembers briefly paid tribute to Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the 25th anniversary of her congressional service.
View in Congressional Chronicle562 viewsWitnesses testified on proposals to control Medicare costs. One proposal would give seniors a voucher to shop for their own private health insurance. Under their so-called “premium support” …
664 viewsThe House passed the Senate version of health care legislation by a vote of 219 to 212. The House passed both the Senate health care legislation and the reconciliation bill. The reconciliati…
View in Congressional Chronicle156,838 viewsLIVE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10a Morning Hour speeches Noon Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 886 team.republicanwhip.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=229207-1049792 - …
View in Congressional Chronicle747 viewsH.R. 1837 - San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (10 minutes of debate eac…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,146 views1) H.R. 3835 - To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and Federal Employees (Sponsored by Rep. Duffy) 2) H.Res. 496 - Adjusting the amount provided for the expenses of certain …
View in Congressional Chronicle744 viewsThe House of Representatives convened for the business of the day, one minute speeches, and special order speeches. The House disapproved of Senate amendments to bill H.R. 3630 to provide in…
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