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Legislative Activity
Upcoming Events
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 12/9 10:30 am |
Hearing: Setting Fiscal Priorities Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Health |
| 12/9 1:00 pm |
Hearing: Timeless Honor: Reviewing Current Operations of our National Cemeteries Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs |
| 12/10 9:30 am |
Hearing: "Examining EPA's Management of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program." Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care, and Entitlements |
| 12/10 10:00 am |
Hearing: Countering ISIS: Are We Making Progress? Committee on Foreign Affairs: |
| 12/10 10:00 am |
Hearing: A Review of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity |
| 12/10 10:00 am |
Hearing: Hearing 2 The Select Committee on Benghazi: |
| 12/10 10:00 am |
Hearing: U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Integration Oversight and Competitiveness Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation |
| 12/10 2:00 pm |
Hearing: Russian Arms Control Cheating and the Administrations Responses Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade |
| 12/10 2:00 pm |
Hearing: After the Withdrawal: The Way Forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan Part III Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa |
| 12/10 2:00 pm |
Hearing: The Impact on Local Communities of the Release of Unaccompanied Minors and the Need for Consultation and Notification Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security |
| 12/10 2:00 pm |
Hearing: The United States as an Arctic Nation: Opportunities in the High North Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats |
| 12/10 2:00 pm |
Hearing: Russian Arms Control Cheating and the Administrations Responses Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Strategic Forces |
| 12/11 10:00 am |
Hearing: Evaluating Federal and Community Efforts to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee |
| 12/11 10:00 am |
Hearing: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975: Are We Positioning America for Success in an Era of Energy Abundance Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Energy and Power |
| 12/11 10:00 am |
Hearing: Business Meeting to Approve the Second Annual Activities Report for the 113th Congress Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Full Committee |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 5:34 P.M. - | The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014. |
| 5:34 P.M. - | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 5:34 P.M. - | Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 3:09 P.M. - | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
| 2:55 P.M. - | ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches. |
| View the full Floor Proceedings from the Clerk of the House | |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | 12-04 | H R 3979 | Passed | Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act of 2014 |
| 550 | 12-04 | H R 5759 | Passed | To establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief |
| 549 | 12-04 | H R 5759 | Failed | To establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief |
| 548 | 12-04 | H RES 758 | Passed | Strongly condemning the actions of the Russian Federation, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring countries aimed at political and economic domination |
| 547 | 12-04 | H RES 770 | Passed | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979, an Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; providing for consideration of H.R. 5759, Executive Amnesty Prevention Act of 2014; and providing for consideration of H.R. 5781, to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken CA |
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Speaker of the House: Rep. John Boehner
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Republican Leadership
Majority Leader
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Majority Whip
Rep. Steve Scalise
Conference Chairman
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Policy Committee Chairman
Rep. James Lankford
Democratic Leadership
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Whip
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Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Democratic Caucus
Rep. Xavier Becerra
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Theresa Grafenstine
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Porter J. Goss, Chairman
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Parliamentarian of the House
Thomas J. Wickham, Jr.
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Life at the House
This competition engages student’s creativity and encourages their participation in STEM education fields.
Each year, young artists from around the country compete to have their artwork displayed at the Capitol.
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An educational and entertaining website about the House for students of all age levels.
Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.
Weekly historical highlights from the Clerk of the House.
Employment opportunities at the House for injured veterans.
Since 1828, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) has provided protection for Congress.
Biographical sketches of former and current members of the House and Senate.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to African-American members of Congress.
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