Congress · 116th Congress
Virus aid bill and proxy voting readied for House action
House lawmakers flocked back to Washington ahead of Friday votes on trillions of dollars in coronavirus aid and a big change to the House voting process.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats, eyeing GOP, extend but don’t top up jobless benefit
House Democrats propose to extend labor benefits added in previous economic relief bills, but stop short of other changes.
Policy · 116th Congress
New rules ease rest mandates for truck drivers
Government says the changes won't affect safety. Teamsters and safety advocates aren't so sure
Policy · 116th Congress
Small businesses expect long recovery from pandemic
Small businesses expect at least six months before they will start to recover, according to a new Census Bureau survey that captures life amid a pandemic.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Isn’t that special?
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines, government at odds over passenger ‘contact tracing’
Airlines want the government to collect passenger identity data used for tracing passengers who may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
Policy · 116th Congress
EPA enforcement rollback challenged by attorneys general
The EPA is facing a legal challenge from Democratic attorneys general over its easing of enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate passes amended FISA surveillance overhaul
The Senate on Thursday easily passed an amended bill to revive and increase oversight of surveillance powers.
Congress · 116th Congress
HHS whistleblower: Let scientists speak ‘without fear of retribution’
Whistleblower Rick Bright told Congress that without a science-based national response to the pandemic, 2020 will be the “darkest winter in modern history.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Suicide prevention hotline bill inches closer to Trump’s desk
A bill designating 988 as the national suicide prevention hotline passed the Senate on Wednesday. The bill comes as coronavirus causes "deaths of despair."
Video · 116th Congress
More black women are dying giving birth during the pandemic. How can Congress address this?
Black women have long had disproportionately high rates of death after giving birth, and the coronavirus pandemic is likely making it even worse.
Policy · 116th Congress
Green supporters see holes in Democrats’ recovery bill
House Democrats’ latest COVID-19 aid package has some of the party's allies frustrated with the exclusion of aid for clean energy and other priorities.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Republican Mike Garcia wins California seat as Democrat concedes in special election
Former pilot wins a special election to take back House seat Democrat Katie Hill flipped in 2018, but has to run again in November to keep it.
White House · 116th Congress
Supreme Court grapples with fate of ‘faithless’ electors
Several justices raised concerns about the potential for the Electoral College to turn into electoral chaos if they limit how states implement the process.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pilots demand recommended COVID-19 protocols be required
Airline pilots are at odds with carriers over how to keep crews and passengers safe during the pandemic, and are looking to Congress for uniform procedures.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats ready proxy voting rules change
House Democrats were unable to agree with their Republican colleagues on rules changes to allow remote voting, and unveiled their own proposal.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farmers are coming around on climate change
More and more farmers say they want to join the fight against climate change rather than remain cast as villains avoiding the responsibility.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Coronavirus Special Report: Democrats barrel toward voting rules change - Roll Call
We talk about the proposed voting rules changes that could become a reality for the House to continue to legislate during the pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats’ bill would force airlines to make more refunds
Even customers who dropped flights because they feared infection could get their money back under the bill. Airlines say they'd risk bankruptcy.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
House Democrats set the bar for next coronavirus relief bill - Roll Call
House Democrats on Tuesday released their proposal for the fifth coronavirus relief bill. We discuss what’s in the $3 trillion bill, and more.