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State of the Union Address
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Legislative Activity
Upcoming Events
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 2/6 3:00 pm |
Hearing: Doing Business with DOD: Contracting and Regulatory Issues Committee on Armed Services: Panel on Business Challenges within the Defense Industry |
| 2/6 5:00 pm |
Hearing: H.R. 3521 and H.R. 3581 Committee on Rules: Full Committee |
| 2/7 12:00 am |
Hearing: "The NLRB Recess Appointments: Implications for America's Workers and Employers" Committee on Education and the Workforce: Full Committee |
| 2/7 10:00 am |
Hearing: Jobs for Wounded Warriors: Increasing Access to Contracts for Service Disabled Veterans Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform |
| 2/7 10:00 am |
Hearing: H.R. 3834 and H.R. 3199 Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Committee |
| 2/7 10:00 am |
Hearing: Balancing Maritime Security and Trade Facilitation Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security |
| 2/7 10:00 am |
Hearing: Solutions Needed: Improper Payments Total $115 Billion in Federal Misspending Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management |
| 2/7 10:00 am |
Hearing: Export Controls, Arms Sales, and Reform: Balancing U.S. Interests, Part II Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee |
| 2/7 1:45 pm |
Markup: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2011 Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee |
| 2/7 2:00 pm |
Hearing: The U.S.-Philippines Alliance: Deepening the Security and Trade Partnership Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade |
Legislative Day of February 3, 2012
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 2:04 P.M. - | The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on February 6, 2012. |
| 2:04 P.M. - | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 2:04 P.M. - | Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 12:31 P.M. - | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
| View the full Floor Proceedings from the Clerk of the House | |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 02-03 | H R 658 | Passed | FAA Modernization and Reform Act |
| 32 | 02-03 | H R 3578 | Passed | To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline |
| 31 | 02-03 | H R 3578 | Failed | To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to reform the budget baseline |
| 30 | 02-02 | H R 3582 | Passed | To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation |
| 29 | 02-02 | H R 3582 | Failed | To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation |
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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
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Democratic Caucus
Rep. John Larson
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Patrick J. Conroy
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Dan Strodel
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Karen Haas
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Paul D. Irving
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Matthew Wasniewski
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Theresa Grafenstine
Office of Congressional Ethics
Porter J. Goss, Chairman
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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.
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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.
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