Tag: u_s_house_of_representatives
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House to Consider Defense, Budget, and Key Legislation on July 21
The House of Representatives will consider key legislation on July 21, including the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2027, budget resolutions, and bills addressing disability rights, insider trading, and continuing appropriations, with votes expected throughout the day.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyFinancial MarketsSocial Issues U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationNational DefenseBudgetAppropriationsInsider TradingDisability Rights
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House to Consider Wide Range of Legislation This Week
The U.S. House of Representatives will address campaign finance, public health, national defense, and the federal budget this week, as outlined by Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Votes are scheduled throughout the week, concluding Thursday.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyCongressFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEconomy U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislative AgendaSteve ScalisePublic HealthNational DefenseFederal BudgetCampaign FinanceMajority Leader Steve Scalise
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Media Monitor: House Caucus Pushes for National Redistricting Standards
The L.A. Times reports the House Problem Solvers Caucus is pushing for national redistricting standards to combat uncompetitive elections. The bipartisan group aims to limit gerrymandering and establish objective criteria for drawing congressional districts.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressElection House Problem Solvers CaucusRedistrictingGerrymanderingU.S. House of RepresentativesElectionsPolitical ReformRep. Jeff HurdL.A. Times Politics
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House Considers Naming VA Facilities After Honored Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives is reviewing three bills to name Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in California and Louisiana after Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha, and Rodney C. Hamilton Sr.
Politics and GovernmentHealthCongressFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics Veterans AffairsU.S. House of RepresentativesSan JoseLafayettePatrick D. TillmanPaul W. Bud BuchaRodney C. Hamilton Sr.U.S. Library of Congress
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House to Consider Bills on Daylight Saving, National Security, Veterans, and Firearms Retailers
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider H.Res.1423, addressing permanent daylight saving time, national security appropriations, veteran benefits, and merchant codes for firearms retailers, setting the stage for key legislative debates.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesMilitary U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationDaylight Saving TimeNational SecurityVeterans BenefitsAppropriationsFirearms RetailersU.S. Library of Congress
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh to Testify on Monetary Policy
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh is set to deliver testimony on the semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. He will address the Committee on Financial Services, discussing the nation's economic outlook and the Fed's policy decisions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyBanking Federal ReserveChairman WarshMonetary PolicyU.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial Services CommitteeTestimonyEconomic ConditionsU.S. Federal Reserve
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House Introduces Four New Bills on July 13, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives introduced four bills on July 13, 2026, addressing screening services, homeland security, military travel, and general safeguards.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementCongressFederal GovernmentMilitaryLegalGeneral Politics U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland SecurityMilitary TravelReimbursable ScreeningSAFEGUARDS ActFederal ProgramsU.S. Library of Congress
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House to Consider 15 Bills, Including Homeland Security and Election Reforms
The House will convene Monday to vote on 15 bills, including measures to designate post offices, enhance homeland security, improve travel for military and families, combat fentanyl trafficking, and reform campaign finance and election administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral PoliticsLegalTransportationMilitary U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland Security CommitteeCampaign FinancePostal ServiceFentanylCongressional Schedule
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U.S. House Sets Packed Legislative Agenda for Week of July 13
The U.S. House of Representatives outlines a busy week of legislative action starting July 13, focusing on national security, veterans' affairs, campaign finance, and financial services, with numerous bills scheduled for votes.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressBankingMilitaryElection U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland SecurityVeterans' AffairsCampaign FinancePost Office DesignationsFinancial ServicesRepublican Whip
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House to Tackle Homeland Security, Veterans' Affairs, and Financial Bills Next Week
The U.S. House of Representatives will address a diverse legislative agenda the week of July 13, including bills on homeland security, veterans' affairs, financial services, and postal facility designations, with votes scheduled throughout the week.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyMilitaryElection U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationHomeland SecurityVeterans' AffairsFinancial ServicesPostal ServiceSteve ScaliseMajority Leader Steve Scalise
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House Considers Lebanon Troop Withdrawal and Wildfire Safety Legislation
The U.S. House is considering H.Con.Res.108 to remove forces from Lebanon under the War Powers Resolution, and H.R.3300, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, as noted on June 29, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentConflictEnvironmentCongressFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMilitaryMiddle East U.S. House of RepresentativesWar Powers ResolutionLebanonForest ProtectionWildland Firefighter Safety ActLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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House to Consider Fraud Prevention, Government Accountability, and Labor Legislation
The U.S. House convenes June 9, 2026, to debate key legislation including fraud prevention, government accountability, and labor contract acceleration. Bills like the Secure America Act and No Aid for Ghost Students Act are on the agenda.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressEmployment and LaborEconomyEducationGeneral Politics U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationFraud PreventionGovernment AccountabilityLabor ContractsSecure America ActNo Aid for Ghost Students Act
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House Considers Bills on Economic Policy and Illegal Fishing
The U.S. House is reviewing H.R.5248, focusing on economic and foreign policy alignment, and H.R.6338, the Stop Illegal Fishing Act. Both bills were noted on June 8, 2026, addressing key national interests.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyLegalEnvironment U.S. House of RepresentativesH.R.5248H.R.6338Economic PolicyForeign PolicyIllegal FishingLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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House to Consider Key Bills on China, Defense, and Critical Minerals
The U.S. House of Representatives will consider three bills on June 8, 2026, focusing on countering China's influence in the Caucasus, enhancing allied defense sales, and securing critical overseas mineral investments to strengthen international partnerships.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEnergyMilitary U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationChinaCaucasusDefenseCritical MineralsForeign PolicyU.S. Library of Congress
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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman Testifies on Supervision and Regulation
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael S. Bowman testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services on June 4, 2026, addressing key issues related to financial supervision and regulation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressBankingFinancial Markets Federal ReserveMichael S. BowmanFinancial ServicesSupervisionRegulationU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington D.C.U.S. Federal Reserve
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U.S. House to Vote on Diverse Legislative Package
The U.S. House will meet Tuesday, June 2, to consider a wide array of bills under suspension of the rules. The legislative package includes measures for Native American land, environmental protection, energy, and infrastructure.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral PoliticsEnergySocial IssuesEducation U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationNatural ResourcesNative American LandEnvironmental ProtectionJune 2
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House to Consider Broad Natural Resources and Native American Legislation
The House will meet to debate bills on Native American land trusts, environmental protection, and resource management, including acts for the Pechanga Band of Indians and the Florida Safe Seas.
Politics and GovernmentCongressFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEnergySocial IssuesEducation U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationNative American LandNatural ResourcesEnvironmental PolicyCalifornia
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House to Tackle Diverse Legislative Agenda, Including Native American Land Bills and War Powers Resolutions
The U.S. House of Representatives plans a busy week, addressing bills on Native American land trusts, environmental protection, and appropriations. Lawmakers will also consider resolutions on military actions in Iran and Lebanon, and a petition for Ukraine aid.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral PoliticsEducationEconomyMilitary U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislationNative American TribesNatural ResourcesAppropriationsWar Powers ResolutionUkraine AidRepublican Whip
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House to Consider Wide Range of Legislation on Native American Affairs, Natural Resources, and Appropriations
The U.S. House of Representatives will tackle a broad legislative agenda this week, including bills on Native American land, environmental protection, and federal spending, alongside resolutions addressing military actions in Iran and Lebanon, and support for Ukraine.
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictEducationGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEnvironmentSocial IssuesMilitary U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislative AgendaNative American AffairsNatural ResourcesAppropriationsForeign AffairsUkraineMajority Leader Steve Scalise
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Media Monitor: Former Rep. Barney Frank Dies at 86
USA TODAY is reporting that Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives for over three decades, has died at age 86.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral Politics Barney FrankMassachusettsU.S. House of RepresentativesDeathLegislatorPoliticsUSA TODAY
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House to Consider Diverse Legislation, Including Capitol Police Retirement Age and Veterans' Bills
The U.S. House of Representatives will meet on May 19, 2026, to consider a range of legislation under suspension of the rules, addressing issues from Capitol Police retirement and veterans' affairs to financial services and natural resources.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementHealthCongressFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislative AgendaCapitol PoliceVeterans' AffairsFinancial ServicesNatural ResourcesBill Consideration
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Media Monitor: Newsweek covers Trump's China visit, Iran, Virginia redistricting, and Obama's reappraisal
Newsweek reports on President Trump's upcoming visit to China, a stalemate in Iran, and the Virginia Supreme Court's decision on redistricting. It also offers a reappraisal of former President Barack Obama's legacy.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionAsiaMiddle East Donald J TrumpChinaIranVirginiaRedistrictingBarack ObamaU.S. House of RepresentativesNewsweek
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Media Monitor: California voters OK map favoring Democrats, AP says
The Washington Post reports that California voters have approved a congressional map that could give Democrats as many as five more House seats. The move offsets Texas's GOP-backed redistricting.
Politics and GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentCongress CaliforniaGavin NewsomDemocratsTexasDonald TrumpRedistrictingU.S. House of RepresentativesThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Newsom Seeks to Suspend Gerrymandering Ban
The Los Angeles Times reports California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking voters to suspend the ban on gerrymandering in order to counter President Trump's redistricting plans in Texas.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegal Gavin NewsomCaliforniaRedistrictingGerrymanderingTexasDonald TrumpU.S. House of RepresentativesL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsom Announces Special Election for Redistricting
USA Today reports California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special election to approve a redistricting plan, criticizing Republicans' efforts to gain congressional seats through redrawn maps.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyDemocratic PartySocial IssuesLawMedia Gavin NewsomCaliforniaredistrictingspecial electiongerrymanderingDonald TrumpU.S. House of RepresentativesUSA TODAY