Reid, who served Nevada in the upper chamber for three decades, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2018. He died in late December.
Author: Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY
Jan. 6 committee plans to seek voluntary testimony from former VP Mike Pence sometime this month
Committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson told NPR this week that Donald Trump’s vice president, Mike Pence, was “put in a tough spot” on Jan. 6, 2021.
Congress passes bill to raise debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion; bill heads to Biden for signature
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday the increase is enough to last into 2023.
Lawmakers kill measure that would have required women to register for the Selective Service
Congressional negotiators nixed a provision that would have required women to sign up for the Selective Service and any future military drafts.
House passes agreement on deal to allow Democrats to address debt ceiling
The agreement would create a one-time process to allow Senate Democrats to raise the debt ceiling on their own without fear of a GOP filibuster.
Women would be required to register with the Selective Service if this amendment becomes law
A congressional amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to see women register in case of a military draft has mostly bipartisan support.
Kevin McCarthy speech lasts into the wee hours, pushing back House vote on Biden’s Build Back Better bill
The House moved the vote on Biden’s Build Back Better bill to Friday after it was delayed Thursday by a long floor speech by Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
Some breastfeeding moms still don’t receive space or time to pump at work. Congress seems ready to help.
Discrepancies for mothers who are pumping have gained the attention of lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers say vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt could put other potential Jan. 6 witnesses ‘on notice’
The committee is sending a message to Bannon that he has “violated the law, and should be prosecuted for it,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California.
January 6 committee votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt
Steve Bannon’s contempt charges will now go to the full House for a vote. If it is approved there, DOJ has final say on prosecuting Bannon.