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September 11th Congressional Remembrance
Members of Congress honor the victims of the September 11th, 2001, attacks.
Congressional Art Competition
See the artwork of the 2012 winners.
Legislative Activity
Thursday, September 27, 2012
| Time (EST) | Session |
|---|---|
| 4:30 pm | Field Hearing: Economic Impact and Future Management of Ontario International Airport Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Aviation |
Most Recent Votes
| Roll | Date | Bill | Result | Title/Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 06-01 | H R 5325 | Failed | On Agreeing to the Amendment (Hahn of California Amendment) |
| 313 | 06-01 | H R 5325 | Failed | On Agreeing to the Amendment (Hahn of California Amendment) |
| 312 | 06-01 | H R 5325 | Failed | On Agreeing to the Amendment (Hahn of California Amendment) |
| 311 | 06-01 | H R 5325 | Failed | On Agreeing to the Amendment (Hahn of California Amendment) |
| 310 | 06-01 | H R 5325 | Failed | On Agreeing to the Amendment (Hahn of California Amendment) |
House Overview
Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties.
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Elected by their peers, certain representatives hold positions that combine institutional, administrative and partisan roles.
Speaker of the House: Rep. John Boehner
Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several institutional and administrative roles.
Republican Leadership
Majority Leader
Rep. Eric Cantor
Majority Whip
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Conference Chairman
Rep. Jeb Hensarling
Policy Committee Chairman
Rep. Tom Price
Democratic Leadership
Democratic Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Democratic Caucus
Rep. John Larson
Chaplain of the House
Patrick J. Conroy
Chief Administrative Officer
Dan Strodel
Clerk of the House
Karen Haas
Sergeant at Arms
Paul D. Irving
Historian of the House
Matthew Wasniewski
Inspector General
Theresa Grafenstine
Office of Congressional Ethics
Porter J. Goss, Chairman
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Parliamentarian of the House
Thomas J. Wickham, Jr.
Public Disclosure
Financial Disclosure Reports
Information about the source, type, amount, or value of the incomes of representatives, officers, and candidates.
Foreign Travel Reports
Information about certain expenditures for all official foreign travel by representatives and staff.
Gifts and Travel Filings
Information about travel-related expenses incurred by representatives who are reimbursed by nongovernment sources.
Legal Expense Fund Disclosures
Information about any legal expenses incurred by a candidate or current representative.
Statement of Disbursements
Information about all receipts and expenditures of representatives, committees, leadership, and officers of the House.
Life at the House
Each year, young artists from around the country compete to have their artwork displayed at the Capitol.
Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is one of the oldest botanic gardens in North America.
A welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the House and the Senate.
An educational and entertaining website about the House for students of all age levels.
Employment opportunities at the House for injured veterans.
Weekly historical highlights from the Clerk of the House.
Since 1828, the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) has provided protection for Congress.
Learn about vacancies with House members, committees, and support organizations.
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The House's rich heritage comes alive through the stories of staff, representatives, and their families.
Biographical sketches of former and current members of the House and Senate.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to women members of Congress.
Profiles, artifacts, images, historical essays, data, and educational resources related to African-American members of Congress.