House of Representatives

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Shani Saxon  Apr 11, 2019 4:30PM EDT

House Democrats Prepare Bill to Counter Restrictive Immigration Policies

The measure is expected to increase federal resources to meet the needs of refugees.
Black woman in headscarf, Ilhan Omar, speaks into a microphone as she is questioned by press far in the background Black woman with hair tied, Ayanna Pressley, back speaks to press
catherine lizette gonzalez  Mar 5, 2019 5:34PM EST

House Dems Pen Resolution Rebuking Rep. Ilhan Omar's Criticism of Pro-Israel Lobbies

Activists and supporters say the congressperson is being unfairly targeted for being a Black Muslim woman.
Black man in black vest and hat and sunglasses and red plaid shirt holds white sign that spells "NET NEUTRALITY AFFECTS US ALL" in black ink, standing next to Black man in black jacket and hat in front of brown building and grey sky
Sameer Rao  Feb 7, 2019 11:09AM EST

WATCH: House Hears Advocates' Demands for Net Neutrality

Representatives of Free Press and other digital justice groups testify before the House of Representatives on the FCC’s repeal of open internet protections.
Rashida Tlaib speaks at Creating Change Conference
Ayana Byrd  Jan 28, 2019 1:28PM EST

WATCH: Rashida Tlaib on Why All Legislation Must Protect LGBTQ Rights

The new member of Congress spoke at the National LGBT Task Force’s Creating Change Conference.
Neon sign reads "bail bonds."
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 25, 2018 4:38PM EDT

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Dismantle Money Bail System

Bill supporter Color of Change: “When taxpayers foot the bill for needlessly locking up poor people before trial, the government is essentially subsidizing a racist, unnecessary and outright dangerous industry.”
catherine lizette gonzalez  Jun 27, 2018 3:02PM EDT

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Socialist Latina From the Bronx, Ousts 10-Term Representative

The Bronx-born and raised organizer is on track to represent her community in the House of Representatives—and become the youngest woman to ever serve in Congress.
Miriam Zoila Pérez  Oct 3, 2017 5:20PM EDT

House Passes Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks

It’s unlikely to pass in the Senate.
House chamber
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 9, 2017 10:43AM EST

The GOP Pushed Forward Its New Health Care Plan While You Were Sleeping

Watch how it went down.
Red, white and blue "Obamacare" sign.
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 12, 2017 2:22PM EST

#SaveACA Trends as Senate Republicans Dismantle Affordable Care Act

A late night vote set the stage to gut Obamacare.
Black woman wearing black button down top with white collar, photo is in black and white
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 22, 2016 10:58AM EDT

House Blocks Amendment That Would Ban Tubman From $20 Bill

Representative Steve King, the Congressman who proposed the amendment: “I am a conservative, I like to keep what we have.”
Sameer Rao  May 5, 2016 4:49PM EDT

WATCH: Alabama Black Caucus Interrupts State House Session With 'We Shall Overcome'

The state caucus members sang out in frustration after the state house approved two bills that would restrict safe abortion access.
Von Diaz  Oct 2, 2013 1:31PM EDT

House Democrats Introduce New Immigration Bill Amid Government Shutdown

The new immigration bill seems as unlikely to pass as the Senate-backed bill, but House Democrats are still trying.
Imara Jones  Oct 1, 2013 5:33PM EDT

Shutdown Day 1: Costs Already High

The DC region alone is expected to lose $200 million a day