Us house of representatives news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the United States House of Representatives:

Recent Votes and Legislation:

• The House passed the "For the People Act" (H.R. 1), a sweeping election reform bill that aims to expand voting rights, reduce the influence of money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for elected officials. (March 3, 2021)
• The House passed a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate. (March 5, 2021)
• The House passed a bill to provide $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief, including funding for vaccines, testing, and economic stimulus. (February 27, 2021)

Committee Hearings and Investigations:

• The House Oversight Committee held a hearing on the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, featuring testimony from law enforcement officials and security experts. (February 23, 2021)
• The House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the SolarWinds hack, featuring testimony from government officials and cybersecurity experts. (February 24, 2021)
• The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on police reform, featuring testimony from law enforcement officials, activists, and community leaders. (March 10, 2021)

Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

• Speaker Pelosi announced that the House will hold a formal investigation into the January 6th insurrection, citing concerns about the security of the Capitol and the integrity of the democratic process. (February 25, 2021)
• Pelosi has also been a vocal critic of the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for increased funding and support for vaccine distribution and testing. (February 2021)

New Members and Leadership:

• The House welcomed several new members in the 117th Congress, including Representatives Cori Bush (D-MO), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), and Marie Newman (D-IL).
• Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) was re-elected as Majority Leader, while Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) was re-elected as Majority Whip. (January 2021)

Other News and Updates:

• The House has been working to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including passing legislation to provide funding for vaccines, testing, and economic stimulus.
• The House has also been focused on addressing issues related to racial justice and police reform, including passing legislation to address systemic racism and police brutality.
• The House has been working to address the ongoing crisis at the US-Mexico border, including passing legislation to provide funding for border security and humanitarian aid.