Morning Hour
The House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle203 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle203 viewsThe House approved a bill requiring more efficient production of domestic mineral sources important to the economy and national security. The chamber also began working on a budget reconcili…
View in Congressional Chronicle369 viewsGeneral John Campbell, commander of U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, testified before the House Armed Services Committee on U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, as well as the Doctors Without Borders hos…
5,855 viewsThe House voted on several bills under suspension of the rules. Members gave general speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle311 viewsThe House passed H.R. 2898, a bill that would ease environmental restrictions affecting drought-stricken areas of California. The White House has issued a veto threat to the bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,034 viewsThe House debated several bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle182 viewsA former NASA astronaut and officials from NASA, Boeing, and the Government Accountability Office testified at a hearing on challenges facing the International Space Station (ISS). Much of t…
910 viewsAdministrator Gina McCarthy testified at a hearing on proposed Environmental Protection Agency regulations. She also explained her agency’s regulatory agenda and answered questions about the…
2,423 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle358 viewsThe House approved 237-174, H.R. 2262, a bill that seeks to encourage development of the commercial space industry through private investment, while preserving the federal government’s autho…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,063 viewsThe House debated the rule for two bills, one that would permanently extend the research and development tax credit and one on commercial space flight. After amendments votes, members debate…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,557 viewsThe House debated and voted on H. Res. 173, a bill to replace the Medicare reimbursement formula for doctors, also known as the “doc fix,” and to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,908 viewsDefense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey testified at a hearing on the Pentagon budget and President Obama’s request for Authorization for Use of Milita…
1,393 viewsGeneral John Campbell, the commander of Operation Resolute Support and the U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, testified at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on U.S. military strategy in Afghani…
2,597 viewsThe House passed H.R. 636, a package of bills to extend tax credits for small businesses that expired at the end of 2014. Members delivered speeches on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle856 viewsThe House passed H.R. 644, the Fighting Hunger Incentive Act, by a 279-137 vote. Members delivered speeches on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle799 viewsThe House passed H.R. 527, a bill to require federal agencies to consider the economic effects of regulations on small business and consider possible alternatives.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,439 viewsWitnesses testified at a House Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing on research and development performed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautic…
5,865 viewsHouse Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) held a ceremonial swearing-in for members of the 114th Congress.
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