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The House Rules Committee held a virtual “Member’s Day” hearing on possible rule changes for the 117th Congress. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts in Congress, r…

The 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…

The House considered five veterans-related bills under suspension of the rules, and voted on another suspension bill debated earlier in the week. Members also debated H.R. 4447, the Clean Ec…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on efforts to expand broadband access and other technology related issues.…

The House passed two bills. One condemns anti-Asian rhetoric and sentiment during the coronavirus pandemic. The other seeks to provide employment protections for pregnant workers.

In a vote of 257-150, the House passed a bill that says the U.S. Postal Service needs to return to service and operation levels of January 1, 2020, and may not make any changes until January…

Pharmaceutical company officials testified at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee virtual hearing on COVID-19 vaccine research and development. Witnesses included representatives from A…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on federal resources for tribal communities. The hearing focused on disparities in Native American communities such as broadband access…

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a virtual hearing on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health. The committee discussed the benefits telehealth has provide…

The House debated two bills: H.R. 1425, which makes make changes to the Affordable Care Act, and H.R. 7301, the COVID-19 housing relief bill.

In a vote of 236-181, the House passed the Democratic police reform bill, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Will Hurd (TX) and Fred Upton (MI)…

White House Coronavirus Task Force members Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Stephen Hahn, and Dr. Robert Redfield, along with Admiral Brett Giroir, who oversees coronavirus testing capacity for the na…

Rick Bright, the recent director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) who filed a whistleblower complaint alleging he was forced out of his job, testified be…

The House passed H.R. 2339, the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019, legislation seeking to reduce youth vaping by banning the sale of all flavored…

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar appeared before an Energy and Commerce subcommittee on the coronavirus outbreak and President Trump’s fiscal year 2021 budget request. Members q…

The House worked on three measures, dealing with Medicaid block grants, labor union rights, and disaster relief for Puerto Rico after recent earthquakes. Members also voted to block a resolu…

Two House Energy and Commerce subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the impact of wildfires on the environment and energy infrastructure. Officials with two utility companies as well…

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine federal marijuana policy, including the implications of changing its drug schedule listing and the potential of…

In a vote of 224-194, the House passed a war powers resolution seeking to limit the Trump administration’s military action against Iran without first getting congressional approval. All but …