Tag: What’s Happening

This afternoon, the House passed the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act (HR 4154) by a vote of 225 to 200. The bill is a sharp departure from Republican policies and efforts to completely repeal the estate… Continue

As part of Speaker Pelosi's ongoing efforts to increase transparency and accountability in the House of Representatives, the Speaker directed the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) earlier this year to make the Statement of Disbursements (SOD) – which documents all expenditures Congressional, Committee,… Continue

This morning, the White House announced that President Obama will participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next month. Speaker Pelosi on the announcement: President Obama's announcements today underscore the urgency with which this Administration is tackling the global… Continue

This evening, Speaker Pelosi held a brief press availability followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Republic of India. Speaker Pelosi extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to address a joint meeting of Congress during a future… Continue

Today, the House is debating the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (HR 3961), companion legislation to the Affordable Health Care for America Act which will permanently reform the way Medicare pays physicians. The bill prevents a 21% cut in Medicare physician payment… Continue

Senator Robert Byrd's remarkable life is defined by service to his state and to his country. Over the course of his momentous career in the House and the Senate, he has not simply witnessed moments of political progress, he has stood at… Continue

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law earlier this year invests heavily in science and technology to both create jobs in the short-term and build a foundation for strong economic growth in the long-term. In addition to nearly $40 billion… Continue

At 5:30pm EST today, Speaker Pelosi will participate in a discussion forum at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government this evening in Cambridge, Massachusetts on her career in public service and the many policy challenges facing the nation. You can… Continue

On November 9, 1989, the world witnessed a stirring moment of progress for all humanity. On that day, students, activists, and citizens tore down the Berlin Wall, pulled back the Iron Curtain, and opened the doors of democracy to millions in East… Continue

The Affordable Health Care for America Act to reduce health care costs, protect and increase consumers’ choices, and guarantee access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans has passed 220-215.