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New History, Art & Archives Website
More than 200 years of history of the “People’s House”—captured in rare artwork, historical data, and a tapestry of rich stories and events—is now available online.
Rosa Parks Statue Unveiled
A statue of late civil rights activist Rosa Parks unveiled in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall on February 27, 2013.
Legislative Activity
Upcoming Events
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 5/28 7:00 am |
Field Hearing: Oversight of California High Speed Rail Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials |
| 6/3 3:00 pm |
Hearing: Oversight Hearing - Internal Revenue Service Committee on Appropriations: |
| 6/5 10:00 am |
Hearing: A Review of the United States Army Corps of Engineers Chief's Reports Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment |
| 6/26 10:00 am |
Hearing: Coast Guard Readiness: Examining Cutter, Aircraft, and Communications Needs Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 2:37 P.M. - | The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on May 24, 2013. |
| 2:37 P.M. - | On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote. |
| 2:37 P.M. - | Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn. |
| 2:36 P.M. - | National Council on the Arts - Pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 955(b) note), the Democratic Leader appointed the following member of the House to the National Council on the Arts: Ms. McCollum. |
| 1:04 P.M. - | SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. |
| View the full Floor Proceedings from the Clerk of the House | |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 05-23 | H R 1911 | Passed | Smarter Solutions for Students Act |
| 182 | 05-23 | H R 1911 | Failed | Smarter Solutions for Students Act |
| 181 | 05-23 | H RES 232 | Passed | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, and for other purposes |
| 180 | 05-23 | H RES 232 | Passed | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1911) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish interest rates for new loans made on or after July 1, 2013, and for other purposes |
| 179 | 05-22 | H R 3 | Passed | To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL pipeline, and for other purposes |
House Overview
Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties.
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Find Your Representative
Elected by their peers, certain representatives hold positions that combine institutional, administrative and partisan roles.
Speaker of the House: Rep. John Boehner
Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several institutional and administrative roles.
Republican Leadership
Majority Leader
Rep. Eric Cantor
Majority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Conference Chairman
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Policy Committee Chairman
Rep. James Lankford
Democratic Leadership
Democratic Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Democratic Caucus
Rep. Xavier Becerra
Chaplain of the House
Patrick J. Conroy
Chief Administrative Officer
Dan Strodel
Clerk of the House
Karen Haas
Sergeant at Arms
Paul D. Irving
Historian of the House
Matthew Wasniewski
Inspector General
Theresa Grafenstine
Office of Congressional Ethics
Porter J. Goss, Chairman
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Parliamentarian of the House
Thomas J. Wickham, Jr.
Public Disclosure
Financial Disclosure Reports
Information about the source, type, amount, or value of the incomes of representatives, officers, and candidates.
Foreign Travel Reports
Information about certain expenditures for all official foreign travel by representatives and staff.
Gifts and Travel Filings
Information about travel-related expenses incurred by representatives who are reimbursed by nongovernment sources.
Legal Expense Fund Disclosures
Information about any legal expenses incurred by a candidate or current representative.
Statement of Disbursements
Information about all receipts and expenditures of representatives, committees, leadership, and officers of the House.
Life at the House
Each year, young artists from around the country compete to have their artwork displayed at the Capitol.
Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.
A welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the House and the Senate.
An educational and entertaining website about the House for students of all age levels.
Employment opportunities at the House for injured veterans.
Weekly historical highlights from the Clerk of the House.
Since 1828, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) has provided protection for Congress.
Learn about vacancies with House members, committees, and support organizations.
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The House's rich heritage comes alive through the stories of staff, representatives, and their families.
Biographical sketches of former and current members of the House and Senate.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to women members of Congress.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to African-American members of Congress.