The Latest Breaking News from House of Representatives

Congress is set to codify marriage equality – but the Respect for Marriage Act has a few key limitations

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve the Respect for Marriage Act – a bill already passed in the Senate to codify both interracial and same-gender marriage – on Dec. 8, 2022.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Kishida argues for bill on large donations

A bill meant to remedy and prevent damage as a result of large donations to religious organizations has been submitted to a plenary session of the House of Representatives for deliberation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 7, 2022

Editorial: Recite the Constitution or ‘terminate’ it? GOP, make up your mind

Kevin McCarthy said that if he becomes the next speaker, members of the House of Representatives will take turns reciting the Constitution in its entirety on Jan. 3, the first day of the new session. It’s a stunt apparently calculated to promote GOP members as the true constitutional guardians, as…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

Millennials and gen Z have deserted the Coalition – this could be dire for the opposition

Labor now has the opportunity to imprint lifelong loyalty on younger people

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

Federal, Illinois lawmakers continue push for gun-control measures in wake of July 4 mass shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — After a gunman killed seven people and wounded dozens firing 83 shots in less than a minute from an assault rifle at Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade, U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, quickly pushed a ban on military weapons through the House of Representatives.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 2, 2022

Biden Calls On Senate To Act As The Rail Strike Looms To Daily Economic Damage

The possibility of a $2 billion a day cost to the American economy is on the line as President Joe Biden pushes for a deal 

Zenger · Dec 2, 2022

Ky. Democratic Party appeals redistricting ruling

Ky. Democratic Party appeals redistricting ruling

WEKU · Dec 1, 2022

POINT: A productive lame duck — the end of a historic Congress

As this session of Congress winds down, it’s important to note its many achievements. The current Congress passed a bipartisan infrastructure package, bipartisan anti-gun violence reform and a COVID-19 relief package, and made historic investments in climate change and health care while holding the former president accountable by exposing the…

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

COUNTERPOINT: Lame-duck Congress should respect voters’ midterm message

Now that the Thanksgiving recess is over, the 117th Congress will reopen for business with just a few weeks before the 118th Congress will be sworn in.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

Madison Cawthorn mocked for using final speech in Congress to complain about ‘metrosexuals’

Cawthorn will not be returning to the House of Representatives in January

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022