Us congress news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the United States Congress:

Latest News

• Infrastructure Bill Passes House: The House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill on November 5, 2021, which aims to improve the country's roads, bridges, and public transportation systems. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration. (Source: The Hill)
• Bipartisan Budget Deal Reached: On October 29, 2021, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced a bipartisan deal on a budget bill that would raise the debt ceiling and provide disaster relief funding. The deal still needs to be approved by both chambers. (Source: CNN)
• Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Trump Aides: The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has issued subpoenas to several former Trump administration officials, including former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. (Source: The New York Times)

Upcoming Votes and Hearings

• Build Back Better Act: The House is expected to vote on the Build Back Better Act, a social spending bill that aims to expand healthcare, education, and climate programs, on November 19, 2021.
• Oversight Hearing on COVID-19 Response: The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on November 18, 2021, to examine the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Confirmation Hearing for Federal Reserve Nominee: The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing on November 17, 2021, for Jerome Powell, the nominee to chair the Federal Reserve.

Recent Votes

• Infrastructure Bill: The House passed the infrastructure bill on November 5, 2021, with a vote of 228-206.
• Disaster Relief Funding: The House passed a disaster relief funding bill on October 28, 2021, with a vote of 359-57.
• Debt Ceiling Increase: The Senate passed a bill to increase the debt ceiling on October 28, 2021, with a vote of 81-16.

Notable Legislation

• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: This bill aims to invest $1.2 trillion in infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.
• Build Back Better Act: This bill aims to expand healthcare, education, and climate programs, and is a key part of President Biden's domestic agenda.
• American Rescue Plan Act: This bill provided $1.9 trillion in relief funding to address the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts.

Notable Committee Hearings

• House Oversight Committee: The committee has held several hearings on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including a hearing on vaccine distribution and a hearing on the government's handling of the pandemic's economic impacts.
• Senate Judiciary Committee: The committee has held hearings on issues such as police reform, immigration, and election security.
• House Energy and Commerce Committee: The committee has held hearings on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and technology policy.