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State of the Union Address
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Legislative Activity
Upcoming Events
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 2/27 9:00 am |
Hearing: Oversight Field Hearing on "Natural Gas—America’s New Energy Opportunity: Creating Jobs, Energy and Community Growth" Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources |
| 2/27 4:00 pm |
Hearing: Closed: Ongoing Intelligence Activities House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Full Committee |
| 2/28 9:00 am |
Hearing: Budget Hearing - Department of Justice - Attorney General Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| 2/28 9:30 am |
Hearing: Budget Hearing - Indian Health Service - Director Committee on Appropriations: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| 2/28 10:00 am |
Hearing: Hearing entitled “Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development” Committee on Financial Services: Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity |
| 2/28 10:00 am |
Hearing: Oversight Hearing on "FY 2013 budget requests from the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management" Committee on Natural Resources: |
| 2/28 10:00 am |
Hearing: Budget Hearing - Department of Agriculture - Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| 2/28 11:00 am |
Hearing: Budget Hearing - Transportation Security Administration - Assistant Secretary Committee on Appropriations: Homeland Security |
| 2/28 1:00 pm |
Hearing: Budget Hearing - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Assistant Secretary Committee on Appropriations: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| 2/28 2:30 pm |
Hearing: Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Joint House and Senate Committee |
Legislative Day of February 21, 2012
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:02 P.M. - | The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 24, 2012. |
| 12:02 P.M. - | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. |
| 12:02 P.M. - | The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved. |
| 12:01 P.M. - | Today's prayer was offered by Reverend Alisa Lasater Wailoo, Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, Washington, DC. |
| View the full Floor Proceedings from the Clerk of the House | |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 02-17 | H R 3630 | Passed | To provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes |
| 71 | 02-16 | H R 3408 | Passed | Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act |
| 70 | 02-16 | H R 3408 | Failed | Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act |
| 69 | 02-16 | H R 3408 | Agreed to | Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act |
| 68 | 02-16 | H R 3408 | Failed | Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security Act |
House Overview
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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. Eric Cantor
Majority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Conference Chairman
Rep. Jeb Hensarling
Policy Committee Chairman
Rep. Tom Price
Democratic Leadership
Democratic Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Democratic Caucus
Rep. John Larson
Chaplain of the House
Patrick J. Conroy
Chief Administrative Officer
Dan Strodel
Clerk of the House
Karen Haas
Sergeant at Arms
Paul D. Irving
Historian of the House
Matthew Wasniewski
Inspector General
Theresa Grafenstine
Office of Congressional Ethics
Porter J. Goss, Chairman
Public Disclosure
Financial Disclosure Reports
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Foreign Travel Reports
Information about certain expenditures for all official foreign travel by representatives and staff.
Gifts and Travel Filings
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Legal Expense Fund Disclosures
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Statement of Disbursements
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Life at the House
Each year, young artists from around the country compete to have their artwork displayed at the Capitol.
Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.
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.
Employment opportunities at the House for injured veterans.
Weekly historical highlights from the Clerk of the House.
Since 1828, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) has provided protection for Congress.
Learn about vacancies with House members, committees, and support organizations.
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The House's rich heritage comes alive through the stories of staff, representatives, and their families.
Biographical sketches of former and current members of the House and Senate.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to women members of Congress.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to African-American members of Congress.