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Upcoming Events
| Time (EST) | Session |
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| 10/1 10:00 am |
Hearing: Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4720, the Medal of Honor Priority Care Act; H.R. 4977, the COVER (Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery Act); H.R. 5059, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act; H.R. 5475, to improve the care pro Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Health |
| 10/1 10:00 am |
Hearing: Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi: Our Marine in Mexican Custody Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere |
| 10/3 11:00 am |
Hearing: Rhetoric v. Reality: Investigating the Continued Failures of the Philadelphia VA Regional Office Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs |
| Time | Session |
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| 12:07 P.M. - | The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to S. Con. Res. 44. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014. |
| 12:06 P.M. - | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12:06 P.M. - | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. |
| 12:06 P.M. - | Considered as privileged matter. S. Con. Res. 44 — "Providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives." |
| 12:05 P.M. - | Pursuant to clause 4 of rule 1, H.J. Res. 124 was signed by the Speaker on Thursday, September 18, 2014. |
| View the full Floor Proceedings from the Clerk of the House | |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | 09-18 | H R 2 | Passed | American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act |
| 514 | 09-18 | H R 2 | Failed | American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act |
| 513 | 09-18 | H R 4 | Passed | Jobs for America Act |
| 512 | 09-18 | H R 4 | Failed | Jobs for America Act |
| 511 | 09-18 | H RES 727 | Passed | Providing for consideration of H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act; H.R. 4, the Jobs for America Act; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 22, 2014, through November 11, 2014. |
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Speaker of the House: Rep. John Boehner
Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several institutional and administrative roles.
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
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Democratic Caucus
Rep. Xavier Becerra
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Patrick J. Conroy
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Ed Cassidy
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Karen Haas
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Paul D. Irving
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Matthew Wasniewski
Inspector General
Theresa Grafenstine
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Porter J. Goss, Chairman
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Parliamentarian of the House
Thomas J. Wickham, Jr.
Public Disclosure
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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.
A welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the House and the Senate.
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.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to Hispanic American members of Congress.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to women members of Congress.