Congress · 116th Congress
Outbreak urgency may intersect with broader health bill effort
Congress could add more coronavirus-related legislation to a broader health care bill in May as the outbreak shows gaps in the system, some experts say.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Congress ‘struggling’ with questions of office logistics, travel and hygiene
Congress continues to grapple with best practices for running offices and interacting with the public amid the rapidly evolving coronavirus outbreak.
Congress · 116th Congress
Is the GOP warming to climate action? Trillion trees plan hopes for growth
While Democrats advocate for sweeping climate action, Republicans hope to plant a seed of their own — literally.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Plan now’ Rep. Davis warns as Capitol prepares for coronavirus
Rep. Rodney Davis warned colleges Tuesday that they should create a plan “now” in case the coronavirus spread causes Capitol Hill to shut down.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s coronavirus tax cut hits rough patch as lawmakers talk stimulus
Democrats pushed back against Donald Trump's call for payroll tax cuts as they began laying the groundwork Tuesday for their own coronavirus relief package.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress lobbying Congress: Member Day explained
Watch as Niels Lesniewski, CQ Roll Call's chief White House and congressional correspondent, explains Member Day — when members lobby for pet projects.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Force multiplier’: House Republicans reflect on aiding Trump impeachment defense
The House Republicans that formed a rapid response team during the impeachment trial looked upon themselves as complimentary to the defense lawyers.
Congress · 116th Congress
Tech help offered for House staffers facing potential coronavirus telework
The House Chief Administrative Officer announced the launch of a House Telework Readiness Center to prepare for potential operational changes on the Hill.
Congress · 116th Congress
Roberts shrugs off COVID-19 fears to speak to school meal group
Roberts says he and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., are negotiating on funding and flexibility for school meal administrators.
Congress · 116th Congress
Rep. Tom Graves’ son ‘suffered severe head trauma’ in cycling accident
Rep. Tom Graves’ son was seriously injured in a cycling accident over the weekend, the congressman announced Monday on Twitter.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road ahead: Surveillance powers deadline approaches amid coronavirus concerns
Congress faces deadline to reauthorize surveillance powers but members will negotiate that as Capitol grapples with rapidly evolving coronavirus concerns.
Congress · 116th Congress
Unsettling day provides little coronavirus guidance for Congress
Leaders and high-ranking officials could not agree Monday on who has the ultimate authority to change security and health protocols on Capitol Hill.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Dissecting the Tillis memo on North Carolina’s Senate race
The North Carolina Senate race is a top-tier race and will continue to be so, despite the campaign memo by Thom Tillis' team and its spin.
Congress · 116th Congress
These members are self-quarantining after being exposed to coronavirus patients
At least six lawmakers have said they interacted with individuals who were positive for coronavirus and many have vowed to stay away from the Hill for now.
Congress · 116th Congress
Arrest McGahn? House hints of possibility in court filing on subpoenas
The House hinted it might have to arrest Trump officials to force federal courts to decide whether congressional subpoenas can be enforced.
Congress · 116th Congress
Photos of the Week: The week ending March 6
Coronavirus became the central topic of Capitol Hill with hand sanitizers, elbow bumps and billions of dollars to fund the effort to combat the virus.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs $8.3B coronavirus aid package
Trump signs emergency supplemental spending bill to respond to coronavirus outbreak, making $8.3 billion in federal assistance available to health officials
Congress · 116th Congress
Staffer email warns against false rumors of coronavirus infections on Capitol Hill
Email to House GOP staffers addressed rumors of coronavirus infections on Capitol Hill and gave guidance to help offices prevent the spread of the illness.
Congress · 116th Congress
White House seeks ‘targeted’ coronavirus stimulus measures
The Trump administration is looking at the potential need for economic stimulus in response to the coronavirus epidemic, a top administration official.
Congress · 116th Congress
Elbow bumps, coughing and gas masks — Congressional Hits and Misses
Lawmakers tried their best to avoid handshakes this week amid fears of the coronavirus. Rep. Matt Gaetz even donned a gas mask.