Congress wbn news

Here are the latest news and updates from Congress:

Breaking News

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a key priority for many Democrats. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The confirmation vote was 53-47, with three Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting her nomination. (Source: The New York Times)

Legislative Updates

• The House has passed a bill to provide funding for the government through September 30, 2023. The bill includes a provision to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default on the national debt. (Source: The Hill)
• The Senate has passed a bill to provide disaster relief funding to areas affected by recent natural disasters, including hurricanes and wildfires. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. (Source: NPR)

Committee Hearings

• The House Oversight Committee has scheduled a hearing to investigate the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. The hearing will feature testimony from former Trump administration officials and other witnesses. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing to consider the nomination of Judge J. Michelle Childs to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (Source: Roll Call)

Other News

• House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2024, ending her 35-year career in Congress. (Source: The New York Times)
• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that he will seek re-election in 2024, despite rumors that he might retire. (Source: CNN)