House Session, Part 2
The House continued work on the fiscal year 2023 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle542 viewsThe House continued work on the fiscal year 2023 defense programs and policy bill (NDAA).
View in Congressional Chronicle542 viewsMembers of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Biden and administration officials about shared policy interests.
119 viewsThe House continued work on legislation to expand disability and health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Members also approved a measu…
View in Congressional Chronicle648 viewsOn a near party-line vote of 232-180, the House passed legislation to make the District of Columbia the 51st state. Representative Collin Peterson (MN) was the only Democrat to vote “no.” Me…
View in Congressional Chronicle6,662 viewsThe House Rules Committee approved along party lines a set of rules for debate and consideration of H.R. 1, the “For the People Act of 2019” on the full floor. The bill addresses campaign fi…
966 viewsThe House speaker held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place ear…
5,048 viewsThe House worked on a six-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,000 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 Chronicle1,715 viewsDay three of the 2016 Democratic National Convention included speeches by President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
23,610 viewsThe House passed H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, which expands opportunities for hunting, fishing, and shooting on federal lands.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,308 viewsThe House passed two bills. The first is a rewrite and reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act. The second is an energy infrastructure bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,672 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a multi-year highway and transportation funding bill. Several amendments involve reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,092 viewsThe House reconvened to consider 10 bills under Suspension of the Rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle739 viewsH.R. 992 - Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act, Rules Committee Print (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Randy Hultgren / Financial Services Committee) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST AND FRIDAY,…
View in Congressional Chronicle791 viewsLegislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1412 - Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Coffman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) 2) H.…
View in Congressional Chronicle391 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle841 viewsThe House debated H.Res. 83, a resolution providing for the consideration of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle275 viewsHouse Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took …
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