Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill Markup
The 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 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 Chronicle5,593 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including one dealing with computer science and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education.
View in Congressional Chronicle516 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 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 Administration Committee convened a hearing to review the U.S. House of Representatives' policies and training on sexual harassment. Witnesses included Representative Jackie Speier…
1,250 viewsKevin Hassett appeared before the Joint Economic Committee to give the Trump administration’s perspective on the need for tax reform to boost job creation and economic growth. He explained s…
696 viewsFollowing one-minute speeches, Representative Al Green (D-TX) unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump in an effort to force a House vote on removing him from office. Members…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,083 viewsTwo House Science, Space, and Technology subcommittees held a joint hearing on the research conducted during the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. Scientists from NASA and other agenci…
745 viewsThe House passed H.R. 3697, the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, which deals with deporting illegal alien gang members convicted of a crime. Members also approved a fiscal year 2018 m…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,428 viewsThe House met for a pro forma session.
View in Congressional Chronicle290 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including one that grants the consent and approval of Congress for Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter…
View in Congressional Chronicle347 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle574 viewsWitnesses that included Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) testified at a hearing on the opioid crisis and other forms of drug abuse and their possible relationship to economic factors. M…
1,358 viewsThe Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing to consider several pending Defense Department nominations. Witnesses included Kari Bingen to be principal deputy defense unde…
1,408 viewsAirline industry executives, including United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, testified at a hearing on customer service concerns following recent incidents on domestic flights. Members asked abou…
4,710 viewsThe House debated and passed several bills. One authorizes $19.5 billion for NASA programs and includes a human mission to Mars.
View in Congressional Chronicle841 viewsArchitect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Davita Vance-Cooks, and U.S. Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa te…
458 viewsThe House debated several bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle966 viewsHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each Congre…
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