Congress · 116th Congress
Key differences exist among House, Senate and White House policing plans
Here are the key differences among the House, Senate and White House policing overhaul proposals that have been unveiled.
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
9,146 results for "-/*/******************************00000001111111111111110000"
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Watch Tim Scott’s emotional speech on Charleston shooting anniversary
Sen. Tim Scott got choked up on the Senate floor Wednesday during a speech commemorating the anniversary of the church shooting in Charleston.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pretty pictures sold Trump on outdoors bill, backers say
Sens. Cory Gardner and Steve Daines said they needed the president’s support to get their outdoors package to the Senate floor.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration agency resumes processing U.S.-based green cards
USCIS had put a 'hold' on US-based green card applicants, saying pandemic-related reduction in staff led the agency to focus on other priorities.
Policy · 116th Congress
Key GOP senator endorses permanent telehealth provisions
The Senate health committee chairman says Congress should permanently allow recent temporary expansions of telemedicine covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Congress · 116th Congress
FAA keeping Senate panel ‘in the dark’ about 737 Max approval, chairman says
Sen. Roger Wicker said his committee requested information related to 65 specific items, including allegations of whistleblower retaliation.
Policy · 116th Congress
Virus, racism pose more mental health risks for black Americans
Many experts worry that the mental health toll stemming from the dual crises will disproportionately impact African Americans.
Congress · 116th Congress
Policing bill authors to get action they’ve long sought
Nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody has spurred House action on legislation that has languished in that chamber.
Congress · 116th Congress
House panel preps marathon highway bill markup
House Republicans plan their own highway bill, saying they were locked out of discussions with Democrats
Congress · 116th Congress
House policing bill headed to floor after drawing fiery exchanges over race
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday set the stage for an impassioned debate on Capitol Hill this summer over racial disparities in policing.
Congress · 116th Congress
Face masks required in House committee hearings, congressional physician says
Face masks will be required in House committee hearings and markups because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the office of the attending physician.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Republicans unveil policing overhaul alternative
Senate Republicans unveiled their own legislation to overhaul policing procedures and training, a counter to House Democrats' proposal.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Failing up: Losing a race for lieutenant governor as a launchpad to Congress
Some candidates seeking House seats this year lost races previously for lieutenant governor. If they win, they'll have company in Congress.
Opinion · 116th Congress
America shows its resilience
Opinion — There is no doubt that there is serious work to be done. But America will overcome this crisis as it has done so many times before.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate spending bills face delay over amendment fight
Senators have hit an impasse over a Democratic effort to add to funding bills to respond to the pandemic and a policing overhaul push.
Policy · 116th Congress
Immigration attorneys face courtroom challenges amid pandemic
Conducting most procedures by video or phone leads to technical problems that make it difficult for lawyers to effectively consult with clients.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Seersucker rules the Senate. This year, not so much
Seersucker rules the Senate. This year, not so much - Uncategorized
Policy · 116th Congress
Fed’s Powell warns Congress to not let up on COVID-19 relief
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy is just beginning to recover, and "support would be well placed at this time.”
Video · 116th Congress
Will the Supreme Court’s landmark LGBTQ decision impact health care discrimination rules?
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 LGBTQ decision could bolster forthcoming legal attempts to strike down the recent HHS rules change.
Congress · 116th Congress
Conservation groups cheer passage of lands bill in Senate
Bill with bipartisan backing would fund maintenance at national parks