Morning Hour
The House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle352 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle352 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…
4,704 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…
3,455 viewsFollowing one-minute speeches, members read aloud the entire U.S. Constitution.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,999 viewsThe House approved short-term federal government funding through April 28, 2017. Members also passed a water projects authorization bill that includes money for Flint, Michigan.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,889 viewsThe House voted to override President Obama’s veto of a bill allowing family members of the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to sue Saudi Arabia.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,714 viewsThe House reconvened after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to a joint meeting of Congress. Members debated the rule governing three bills dealing with ozone pollution standards…
View in Congressional Chronicle583 viewsHouse and Senate conferees made opening statements in a meeting to negotiate a long-term highway and mass transit funding bill. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Bill S…
1,134 viewsThe House Rules Committee met to consider amendments for floor debate on H.R. 22, the surface transportation reauthorization bill. The legislation would provide a six-year authorization of h…
828 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a a multi-year highway and transportation funding bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,781 viewsWitnesses testified at a hearing on the risks drones pose to aviation safety and the need for drone safety regulations to mitigate those risks.
2,190 viewsThe House voted 248-177 to pass H.R. 3504, a bill that extends legal protections to any baby born alive during an abortion procedure. Members earlier voted 241-187 to pass H.R. 3134, a bill …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,350 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session to consider a short-term extension of the Highway Funding bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle749 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session. The House debated the fiscal year 2016 Military Construction and Energy and Water Appropriations bills. The bill was pulled from floor considera…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,501 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session. The House passed H.R. 529, which would amend the federal tax code to improve “529” college savings plans. Earlier, the chamber passed H.R. 1020,…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,233 viewsOfficials from the Departments of State and Energy testified on their departments' role in energy diplomacy and the permitting process for natural gas exports. The hearing focused on a numbe…
516 viewsThe House took up a number of bills for consideration, including H.R. 3308, which would require federal agencies to disclose ads they sponsor or materials they provide that are paid for by f…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,869 viewsThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing to assess whether progress has been made by the federal government in reducing government waste. Witnesses provided a list …
705 viewsH.R. 982 - Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act
View in Congressional Chronicle1,037 viewsFollowing One Minutes, House will debate the rule for H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. At approximately 1:40-1:50 p.m. the House will have its first vote…
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