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The House passed the final version of the House-Senate compromise of the farm bill. The legislation sets a five-year extension of farm subsidies, crop insurance, nutrition, and rural develop…

The House convened for one-minute speeches. Brenda Jones (D-MI) was sworn in to complete the term of former Representative John Conyers (D). Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) gave his farewell speech…

The House voted on bills debated previously under suspension of the rules, including making Route 66 a national historic trail.

The House debated a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to operate under a balanced budget each year.

The House debated several resolutions, including one dealing with mortgage lending rules and and another reaffirming U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada partnerships

The 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…

The House passed a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks with the exceptions of rape, incest against minors, and saving the life of the mother. Members also considered several other measur…

The House considered the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, an annual spending bill covering the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, energy and water programs, and the legislat…

The House reauthorized funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which includes U.S. immigration services and enforcement agencies.

The House convened for a legislative session. Representative Greg Gianforte (R-MT) was sworn in as the 432nd member of the chamber. Members also passed a bill that allows electric utilities …

The House debated two bills concerning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One would prohibit the EPA from proposing regulations unless all pertinent scientific information is posted …

House 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…

The House passed a bill that changes the federal medical research process as well as makes policy changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and federal foster care programs. They also approved several …

The House convened for a legislative session, with members expected to debate the rule governing two bills, one barring aircraft sales to Iran and one allowing Congress to more easily disapp…

The House debated the rule governing a bill dealing with Justice Department settlement agreement funds. Members also debated several bills under suspension of the rules.

The House debated the combined rule for two bills dealing with energy policy and congressional approval of the Washington, D.C. budget. Members also resumed consideration of an energy and wa…

The House approved two financial services bills, one dealing with the consolidated assets threshold for small bank holding companies and one on funding for the Financial Stability Oversight …

The House debated several bills under suspension of the rules, and took up H.R. 2347, a bill to require federal agencies to disclose additional information about federal advisory committee a…

The 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.

The House convened for legislative session. Members voted to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood for one year.