House Session
The House passed a bill to let gun owners with concealed handgun permits carry their weapons across state lines and wear their guns in other states that allow concealed weapons. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,740 viewsThe House passed a bill to let gun owners with concealed handgun permits carry their weapons across state lines and wear their guns in other states that allow concealed weapons. Members also…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,740 viewsThe House reauthorized a Department of Health and Human Services program for early childhood home visits through 2022.
View in Congressional Chronicle458 viewsRepresentative Michael McCaul (R-TX), chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, and other Texas Republican lawmakers held a news conference on Capitol Hill. Shortly before the news con…
260 viewsThe House approved $7.85 billion in relief and recovery efforts for areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,498 viewsAirline industry executives, including United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, testified at a hearing on customer service concerns following recent incidents on domestic flights. Members asked abou…
4,710 viewsThe House resumed work on legislation dealing with class action lawsuits and fraud within the bankruptcy system.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,187 viewsHouse 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…
3,462 viewsFollowing one-minute speeches, members read aloud the entire U.S. Constitution.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,000 viewsThe House convened for one-minute speeches and then considered two bills under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle651 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle466 viewsThe House passed H.R. 1927, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act, which deals with the federal class-action lawsuit process.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,320 viewsThe House approved a bill dealing with lawsuits against the federal government that could result in new regulations and requires the government to give public notice when it begins negotiati…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,340 viewsHouse and Senate conferees made opening statements in a meeting to negotiate a long-term highway and mass transit funding bill. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Bill S…
1,134 viewsThe House debated and voted on amendments to a a multi-year highway and transportation funding bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,786 viewsThe House voted 248-177 to pass H.R. 3504, a bill that extends legal protections to any baby born alive during an abortion procedure. Members earlier voted 241-187 to pass H.R. 3134, a bill …
View in Congressional Chronicle3,352 viewsThe House passed two bills under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1557, the Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act, and H.R. 2256, the Veterans Information Modernization Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle353 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session, with members debating the rule for H.R. 2578, a Commerce, Justice, and Science Spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,157 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 convened for a legislative session. The House debated the fiscal year 2016 Military Construction and Energy and Water Appropriations bills. The bill was pulled from floor considera…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,505 viewsMembers debated H.R. 240, which would provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security through the end of fiscal year 2015. Amendments were offered to defund President Obama’s executi…
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