House Session, Part 1
The House considered several bills and resolutions.
View in Congressional Chronicle8,501 viewsThe House considered several bills and resolutions.
View in Congressional Chronicle8,501 viewsWitnesses testified about online advertising and privacy issues. They focused on "behavioral online advertising", or advertising that follows users web browsing history with the intention of…
544 viewsTwo House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the federal government’s preparedness and response to the H1N1 swine flu virus and to get an update from vaccine m…
666 viewsThe House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,231 viewsThe House debated several bills and passed a measure that calls on the president and the secretary of state to oppose a recent United Nations report on the Gaza conflict, calling it biased a…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,923 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommitte on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the status of trade with Cuba. Witnesses focused on possible economic benefit…
504 viewsWitnesses testified about the Obama administration’s proposal to create a new agency responsible for consumer protection with regard to financial products and services. The Consumer Financia…
425 viewsMembers debated various provisions and amendments to H.R. 3200, "America’s Affordable Health Choices Act".
1,676 viewsThe House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave one…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,801 viewsMembers debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. They focused on a voluntary insurance program meant to help families with the costs of long-term health c…
257 viewsThe House passed in a 219-212 vote the climate change and energy bill. It includes cap and trade provisions and renewable energy requirements. Members also approved $32 billion for Interior …
View in Congressional Chronicle15,372 viewsFormer Vice President Al Gore and Senator John Warner testified on the American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009. The proposed legislation would cut carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gase…
57,475 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
352 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
25,789 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
117 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
139 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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