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House passes overdue $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations bill - Roll Call

The House on Wednesday passed a fiscal 2022 omnibus spending package, as well as a four-day stopgap measure.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

House Democrats’ retreat upended by spending bill delays - Roll Call

Like other big plans in this Congress, House Democrats had to shift gears when infighting held up a massive budget and COVID relief package.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Cawthorn opens legal expense fund to pay for election challenge costs - Roll Call

Rep. Madison Cawthorn opened a legal expense fund to pay costs from a challenge to his candidacy for re-election.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Violence Against Women Act set for renewal in spending package - Roll Call

Congress is poised to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as part of a sprawling fiscal 2022 spending bill.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

It’s that time again: Congress debates adopting year-round daylight savings - Roll Call

Our clocks will once again “spring ahead” one hour this Sunday as daylight saving time begins. Some in Congress want a change.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Sprawling $1.5 trillion appropriations package nears finish line - Roll Call

The measure would head off a partial government shutdown and resolves a partisan standoff over defense and nondefense spending.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Legislative Branch bill boosts Members Representational Allowance, Capitol Police - Roll Call

The fiscal 2022 omnibus bill would boost staff and operations funding, including for Capitol Police, which has had hiring challenges.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Backlogs force Ukrainians to face long visa waits - Roll Call

Millions have fled Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, but those hoping to secure a U.S. visa will likely face long wait times.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Congress eyes return of tourists with eagerness, anxiety - Roll Call

“It really rings hollow when you can’t go there,” one tour operator says of trying to sell students on the Capitol’s symbolism.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Protecting the vulnerable comes with added nuance in new COVID-19 phase - Roll Call

The effort to protect the vulnerable is more nuanced in the newest phase of the pandemic, one with an easing of government mandates.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022