House Session
Members voted against a motion to recommit H.R.4015, the Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017, approved the record of the previous day’s proceedings, and gave general spe…
View in Congressional Chronicle609 viewsMembers voted against a motion to recommit H.R.4015, the Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017, approved the record of the previous day’s proceedings, and gave general spe…
View in Congressional Chronicle609 viewsThe House Administration Committee met to consider guidelines for inclusion in a bill that would require each member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a hara…
450 viewsIn a 227-203 vote, the House approved the Republican tax reform bill. Members also passed H.R. 3312, Systemic Risk Designation Improvement Act of 201, which reduces certain certain regulatio…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,636 viewsThe House passed a bill that exempts more financial institutions from a requirement to deliver annual privacy notices to customers.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,641 viewsDeputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before the House Judiciary Committee about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russia’s influence in the 2016 presidential elec…
22,036 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including one that increases federal penalties for violence community religious centers.
View in Congressional Chronicle453 viewsThe House passed a continuing resolution to extend federal government funding until December 22, 2017. Members also approved loosened regulations of brokers who handle small mergers and acqu…
View in Congressional Chronicle535 viewsFBI Director Christopher Wray testified in an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. He addressed members' questions on several issues including the investigation led by Spe…
17,435 viewsThe House Administration Committee held a hearing on the processes and resources for congressional staff to report and recover from incidents of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. Witnesses …
1,081 viewsThe House passed a bill to let gun owners with concealed handgun permits carry their weapons across state lines and wear their guns in other states that allow concealed weapons. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,743 viewsThe House passed a bill that allows mineral mining while restoring mining leases on certain federal lands in northern Minnesota. Lawmakers also approved legislation that requires a two-year …
View in Congressional Chronicle876 viewsThe House debated and passed a resolution requiring all members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Lawmakers al…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,324 viewsThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a field hearing at Johns Hopkins Hospital on the opioid crisis. Testimonies were given by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R), the…
1,233 viewsThe House began initial debate on the Republican tax reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,966 viewsAttorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Justice Department oversight issues and Russia’s role in the 2016 election. Attorney General Sessions told th…
29,438 viewsThe House Administration Committee convened a hearing to review the U.S. House of Representatives' policies and training on sexual harassment. Witnesses included Representative Jackie Speier…
1,251 viewsThe House considered four bills under suspension of the rules, including a bill to reduce the pensions of former presidents and limit their allowances for office and staff expenses.
View in Congressional Chronicle465 viewsThe House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on antisemitism and free speech rights on college campuses. Witnesses included former Bush administration Solicitor General Paul Clement, Anti-De…
5,511 viewsThe House convened for one-minute speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle313 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
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