Latest news on house of representatives
Here are some of the latest news and updates on the United States House of Representatives:
Recent Votes and Legislation:
- On February 25, the House passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, with a vote of 220-211.
- On February 26, the House passed the Equality Act, a bill that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, with a vote of 224-206.
- On March 3, the House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, with a vote of 217-210.
Committee Hearings and Investigations:
- The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on February 24 to investigate the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on February 25 to discuss the threat posed by China's technology and security practices.
- The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on February 26 to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the criminal justice system.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
- On February 25, Speaker Pelosi announced that she would be introducing a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
- On February 26, Pelosi criticized the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that it was "a failure of epic proportions."
Other News:
- On February 24, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) apologized for her comments about Israel and the Jewish community, which were criticized as anti-Semitic.
- On February 25, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was criticized for his comments about the COVID-19 pandemic, which were seen as dismissive and insensitive.
- On February 26, the House passed a resolution condemning the violence and human rights abuses in Myanmar (Burma).
Upcoming Events:
- The House is expected to vote on the Senate-passed COVID-19 relief package in the coming days.
- The House is also expected to consider a bill to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health.
- The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the criminal justice system.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other news and updates on the House of Representatives that are not included here.