House of Representatives

Raise the Wage Vote. Sea of Black women wearing red T-shirts reading "Fight for 15," with one woman standing behind a podium.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 18, 2019 3:46PM EDT

The bill, which now heads to the Senate for a vote, seeks to gradually double the federal minimum wage to $15 for all hourly workers, including those who are paid via tips.

Close up of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

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.

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.