House Session
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…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,207 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,207 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,102 viewsCandidates in California’s 21st Congressional District race, incumbent Representative David Valadao (R) and challenger T.J. Cox (D), took part in a debate.
368 viewsAfter the House rejected a compromise bill to the Goodlatte-McCaul immigration bill which failed the previous week, several Republican lawmakers spoke with reporters.
1,444 viewsThe House considered several suspension bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle587 viewsThe House approved a $15 billion rescissions bill. Members also began debate on a federal spending package for fiscal year 2019, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, military constr…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,509 viewsThe House voted on bills considered previously under suspension of the rules.
View in Congressional Chronicle328 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including measures to combat online stalking and increase the role of the financial industry in combating human trafficking.
View in Congressional Chronicle810 viewsHousing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified at a hearing on President' Trumps fiscal year 2019 budget request for his department. He responded to several questions regarding…
6,969 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president’s 2019 budget request for his department. He said veterans' suicide prevent…
978 viewsThe House continued work on an omnibus fiscal year 2018 spending bill for eight of the 12 agencies that fund the federal government and related agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,067 viewsThe House passed a bill that would ease water use restrictions in California, and give farmers more access to water. Members also worked on legislation to combat human trafficking, and began…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,478 viewsTransportation Secretary Elaine Chao testified on President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget request. She heard concerns from both Republicans and Democrats on some of its proposals including…
1,010 viewsThe House approved a bill to changes what is knows as the Clean Water Act to allow registered pesticide use around waterways without additional permits.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,375 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin testified at a House Appropriations subcommittee oversight hearing on his department’s operations. He addressed several ongoing efforts to better ser…
711 viewsThe House convened for one-minute speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle335 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle572 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.
View in Congressional Chronicle471 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…
3,465 viewsThe House approved short-term federal government funding through April 28, 2017. Members also passed a water projects authorization bill that includes money for Flint, Michigan.
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