Apr 01 House votes to decriminalize marijuana, faces uphill battle in Senate By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill faces an uphill climb in the Senate and is unlikely to become law. But Friday's vote gave lawmakers the chance to show their views on the legalization trend spreading across the country. Continue reading
Mar 25 U.S. House leaders call on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry to resign after found guilty of lying to the FBI By Grant Schulte, Brian Melley, Associated Press Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is facing growing pressure to resign from congressional leaders and Nebraska's GOP governor after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian billionaire. Continue reading
Feb 08 House approves short-term bill averting federal shutdown for another month By Alan Fram, Associated Press House passage is expected to be followed soon by a Senate vote sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature. Continue reading
Feb 04 To compete with China, House passes bill to boost U.S. computer chip production By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Democrats have muscled through legislation in the House that they say positions the U.S. to better compete with China economically by strengthening the domestic semiconductor industry and shoring up strained supply chains. Continue reading
Jan 04 Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush formally announces he won't seek 16th term By Associated Press The former Black Panther who first won election in 1992 said in a speech at a Chicago church Tuesday that he isn't retiring from public service and "will remain on the front lines."… Continue reading
Dec 02 House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate approval in doubt By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ohio Democrat Shontel Brown wins special election for Cleveland-area House seat By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Democrat Shontel Brown has won the Cleveland-area U.S. House seat formerly held by Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge in Tuesday's special election. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: House returns to stave off default with debt limit vote By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Members of the House are scrambling to Washington to pass a short-term lift of the nation's debt limit. The vote Tuesday will ensure the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 6:19 Democrats push to pass 'historic legislation' but major obstacles remain Democrats are pressing to pass a $3.5 trillion piece of legislation called the "Build Back Better" plan that would address many issues including paid-family leave, child care and climate change. But as they started this week to move on important… Continue watching
Jun 29 U.S. House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters By Associated Press The bill, which drew bipartisan support, eliminates a requirement that special visa applicants get a medical exam before they leave Afghanistan. They would be able to get the exam once they are in the U.S. Continue reading