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The House approved a resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a high-altitude surveillance balloon that flew over the U.S. Lawmakers also passed two measures to repeal Wash…

In 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…

In 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 …

The Congressional Black Caucus hosted a discussion on mental health stigma in African-American communities, ways schools can better identify and address students' mental health needs, and ac…

The House considered several suspension bills, including Russia-related bills and measures on the transparency of federal government records.

The House started work on H.R. 1, a bill designed to make voting easier, lessen the influence of money in electoral politics, and strengthen ethics rules for government officials.

The 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…

The House Oversight Government Operations Subcommittee held a hearing on oversight of foundations and restrictions to their political activities, with a focus on the New York-based Clinton F…

Two House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittees held a hearing to consider alternatives to fetal tissue research. Researchers testified on cases where alternatives and fetal tissue r…

The House debated and approved a bill that expedites Department of Energy permit approvals for liquified natural gas. Members also voted to meet with senators to negotiate differences betwee…

FBI Agent Peter Strzok, who was removed from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. elections, testified before a joint hearing of two House c…

Justice Department’s inspector general Michael Horowitz testified at a hearing on the watchdog’s investigation of how the FBI and Justice Department handled its investigation in 2016 of form…

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on preparations for the 2020 Census. The committee agreed to subpoena Acting Assistant Attorney General John Gore, who was …

The House voted on bills debated previously under suspension of the rules.

The 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 …

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a field hearing at Johns Hopkins Hospital on the opioid crisis. Testimonies were given by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R), the…

Following one-minute speeches, Representative Al Green (D-TX) unveiled articles of impeachment against President Trump in an effort to force a House vote on removing him from office. Members…

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 debated and passed several Department of Homeland Security bills. One requires DHS to conduct an annual homeland security assessment on the terrorist threat to the U.S. Members als…

The House debated and voted on amendments to a fiscal year 2018 “minibus” spending package.