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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 5, 2018

House members try to force immigration debate: What happens if discharge petition secures 218 signatures

A coalition of some Republicans and nearly all Democrats is attempting to go around House GOP leaders and force a debate later this month on a series of immigration bills against the wishes of GOP leaders.

Media Buzz May 24, 2018

Media say Paul Ryan's job in jeopardy as Republican warfare rages

No wonder Paul Ryan decided to bail.

Border security May 21, 2018

Trump border wall crowdfunding possible under Tennessee lawmaker's 'trust fund' bill

Americans who want to see President Trump’s border wall built would get a chance to help fund the project, if a recently introduced bill is passed.

Legislation May 18, 2018

Farm bill fails in House, amid conservative uprising over immigration

A sprawling and subsidy-packed farm bill that also would have tightened food stamp rules failed in the House on Friday, in a dramatic defeat for GOP leaders who faced an uprising from conservatives over inaction on immigration.

Legislation May 18, 2018

What is the farm bill? From food stamps to conservation efforts, a look at the massive legislation

House Republicans are gearing up for their next project: the massive farm bill.

Republicans May 17, 2018

GOP fights over crucial farm bill as lawmakers demand immigration vote first

The head of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said Thursday that they would not support a vote on this year's federal farm bill until they are given a chance to consider immigration legislation.

Legislation April 19, 2018

House Republicans push tougher work requirements for food stamps

The House Agriculture Committee has voted along party lines to approve new work requirements for food stamps -- a move fiercely opposed by Democrats and that could spell trouble for the farm bill working its way through Congress.

Social Policy March 12, 2018

White House backs off call to raise minimum age to buy long guns

The White House announced a series of recommendations Sunday night meant to stop school shootings, including a full audit and review of the FBI tip line after warnings about a student who killed 17 people at a Florida high school last month were not acted upon.

Legislation February 18, 2018

Limbaugh suggests armed security is only answer to mass shootings at schools

Conservative talk radio star Rush Limbaugh on Sunday returned to the argument that allowing conceal weapons in classrooms -- not demonstration or blaming the NRA -- is the way to stop school shooting, speaking three days after 17 people were fatally shot in a Florida high school.

Legislation January 29, 2018

House passes bill mandating amateur sports organizations report sex abuse claims

The House followed up on the sex abuse scandal involving sports doctor Larry Nassar by passing legislation Monday that requires governing bodies for amateur athletics to promptly report abuse claims to law enforcement.

Legislation January 18, 2018

House bill would revamp Capitol Hill harassment reporting procedures

Lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a bipartisan bill to overhaul how sexual harassment claims are handled on Capitol Hill.