House Session, Part 1
The House considered 29 suspension bills, including several veterans-related measures.
View in Congressional Chronicle694 viewsThe House considered 29 suspension bills, including several veterans-related measures.
View in Congressional Chronicle694 viewsCongressional Democratic joined other civil rights advocates renewing efforts to expand the Supreme Court during a news conference on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers and advocates stressed the expan…
1,433 viewsThe House passed legislation that would legalize marijuana use and possession and also remove it from the list of federally-controlled substances. The bill would also expunge the records of …
View in Congressional Chronicle2,654 viewsIn a vote of 252-175, the House passed a bill that creates a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Thirty-five Republicans voted “yes” with all Democ…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,298 viewsIn a 217-189 vote, the House passed H.Res. 965, allows proxy voting on the chamber floor and committees to conduct business remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members also passed, 208-19…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,670 viewsThe House worked on three measures, dealing with Medicaid block grants, labor union rights, and disaster relief for Puerto Rico after recent earthquakes. Members also voted to block a resolu…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,487 viewsThe House passed a bill to strengthen anti-discrimination protections for older workers.
View in Congressional Chronicle956 viewsIn a vote of 224-194, the House passed a war powers resolution seeking to limit the Trump administration’s military action against Iran without first getting congressional approval. All but …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,847 viewsThe House voted on amendments to and passed the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (HR 987), which addresses health care and prescription drug costs.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,116 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…
5,051 viewsThe House passed a bill that reconciles Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department standards for antitrust cases. Members also approved a measure that would require state or local…
View in Congressional Chronicle543 viewsThe House debated a constitutional amendment that would require the federal government to operate under a balanced budget each year.
View in Congressional Chronicle819 viewsThe Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues held a hearing on combating sexual harassment in the hotel, service, and airline industries. Employees and advocates from those industries shared …
1,654 viewsThe House began initial debate on the Republican tax reform bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,966 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,232 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a fiscal year 2018 “minibus” spending package.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,977 viewsThe House passed a bill that authorizes the interior secretary to coordinate the federal and state permitting process relating to the construction of surface water storage projects.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,090 viewsThe House passed a replacement bill for the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulation law.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,771 viewsThe House approved a disapproval resolution to rescind a Federal Communications Commission rule dealing with privacy and internet service providers.
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