House Democrats Approve Remote Voting, Hearings During Pandemic : Coronavirus Updates The House approved rules changes allowing members to vote via proxy in event they cannot travel. They also created rules for remote hearings and legislative action. Republican were opposed.For the first time in its history, the Democratic-led House approved rule changes that will allow members to vote by proxy and hold hearings remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. For weeks, lawmakers debated the proposal as the pandemic worsened and forced the House to extend its recess as public health risks were...…House Democrats Approve Remote Voting, Hearings During Pandemic : Coronavirus Updates The House approved rules changes allowing members to vote via proxy in event they cannot travel. They also created rules for remote hearings and legislative action. Republican were opposed.For the first time in its history, the Democratic-led House approved rule changes that will allow members to vote by proxy and hold hearings remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. For weeks, lawmakers debated the proposal as the pandemic worsened and forced the House to extend its recess as public health risks were...WW…

House Approves $3 Trillion Proposal For New Coronavirus Aid The House approved the massive package with aid to states, local governments, individuals. Senate Republicans already dismissed the proposal and it's unclear when parties will reach bipartisan deal.House lawmakers on Friday approved a Democratic proposal to provide $3 trillion in coronavirus relief that would include a new wave of help for state and local governments, workers and families. The House voted 208 to 199 — largely along party lines — to pass the measure. The size of the bill represents the biggest ever proposed and it...…House Approves $3 Trillion Proposal For New Coronavirus Aid The House approved the massive package with aid to states, local governments, individuals. Senate Republicans already dismissed the proposal and it's unclear when parties will reach bipartisan deal.House lawmakers on Friday approved a Democratic proposal to provide $3 trillion in coronavirus relief that would include a new wave of help for state and local governments, workers and families. The House voted 208 to 199 — largely along party lines — to pass the measure. The size of the bill represents the biggest ever proposed and it...WW…

Congress Still Faces Pandemic Risks As It Meets Without Testing Plan Congress still doesn't have a widespread testing program for the coronavirus and was reminded of that risk when three members tested positive in one week.Heard onToggle more optionsArizona Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva is nervous. Last week, the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee in the latest outbreak on Capitol Hill. And although Grijalva is asymptomatic, he's worried because he's 72 years old and an admitted on-and-off smoker. "You get scared; your family gets scared," he said from his Washington, D.C.,...…Congress Still Faces Pandemic Risks As It Meets Without Testing Plan Congress still doesn't have a widespread testing program for the coronavirus and was reminded of that risk when three members tested positive in one week.Heard onToggle more optionsArizona Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva is nervous. Last week, the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee in the latest outbreak on Capitol Hill. And although Grijalva is asymptomatic, he's worried because he's 72 years old and an admitted on-and-off smoker. "You get scared; your family gets scared," he said from his Washington, D.C.,...WW…

Trump Signs $484 Billion Coronavirus Bill For Small Businesses It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.Updated at on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET President Trump on Friday signed Congress' latest coronavirus economic relief package, which includes additional aid to small businesses and hospitals. The measure passed overwhelmingly in the House on Thursday — 388-5, with one lawmaker voting present. The five lawmakers who voted against the package...…Trump Signs $484 Billion Coronavirus Bill For Small Businesses It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.Updated at on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET President Trump on Friday signed Congress' latest coronavirus economic relief package, which includes additional aid to small businesses and hospitals. The measure passed overwhelmingly in the House on Thursday — 388-5, with one lawmaker voting present. The five lawmakers who voted against the package...WW…

New Program Helps Capitol Police Deal With Trauma From The Insurrection Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan and Dr. Jim Gordon of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., talked jointly about a new Capitol Police initiative focused on healing trauma.of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., says one of the first steps to addressing trauma is breathing. "Slow, deep breathing, in through the nose," Gordon says, modeling the practice, "and out through the mouth with our bellies, soft and relaxed." The psychiatrist is sharing this concentrated meditation technique with U.S. Capitol...…New Program Helps Capitol Police Deal With Trauma From The Insurrection Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan and Dr. Jim Gordon of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., talked jointly about a new Capitol Police initiative focused on healing trauma.of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C., says one of the first steps to addressing trauma is breathing. "Slow, deep breathing, in through the nose," Gordon says, modeling the practice, "and out through the mouth with our bellies, soft and relaxed." The psychiatrist is sharing this concentrated meditation technique with U.S. Capitol...WW…

In Rare Bipartisanship Moment, Senate Approves Asian American Hate Crimes Bill The Senate passed new legislation to address a spike in hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Josh Hawley was the only senator to vote against it.Heard onToggle more optionsCapping between Democrats and Republicans, the Senate approved legislation on Thursday to ramp up law enforcement efforts to better protect the Asian American and Pacific Islander community from hate crimes. The move marks a rare moment of bipartisan unity needed to approve the Senate...…In Rare Bipartisanship Moment, Senate Approves Asian American Hate Crimes Bill The Senate passed new legislation to address a spike in hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Josh Hawley was the only senator to vote against it.Heard onToggle more optionsCapping between Democrats and Republicans, the Senate approved legislation on Thursday to ramp up law enforcement efforts to better protect the Asian American and Pacific Islander community from hate crimes. The move marks a rare moment of bipartisan unity needed to approve the Senate...WW…

House Passes Immigration Bills That Would Give Some A Pathway To Citizenship The bills, which have an uncertain path in the Senate, would create a process for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to earn permanent resident status and eventual citizenship.The House has overwhelmingly passed a pair of immigration bills that offer a targeted approach to amending the immigration system but have an uncertain future when it comes to passage in the Senate. The, which previously passed in the House in 2019, would create a process for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as...…House Passes Immigration Bills That Would Give Some A Pathway To Citizenship The bills, which have an uncertain path in the Senate, would create a process for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to earn permanent resident status and eventual citizenship.The House has overwhelmingly passed a pair of immigration bills that offer a targeted approach to amending the immigration system but have an uncertain future when it comes to passage in the Senate. The, which previously passed in the House in 2019, would create a process for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as...WW…

Capitol Security Review Urges More Police, Fencing After Riot An insurrection task force directed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says U.S. Capitol Police need more support to address security weaknesses. The review was led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.Updated at 7:05 p.m. ET The Jan. 6 insurrection exposed major Capitol security failures, and a review by a task force led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré is urging Congress to revamp its security apparatus by adding hundreds of new police officers, creating a quick reaction force and installing a new fencing system. Honoré and other...…Capitol Security Review Urges More Police, Fencing After Riot An insurrection task force directed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says U.S. Capitol Police need more support to address security weaknesses. The review was led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.Updated at 7:05 p.m. ET The Jan. 6 insurrection exposed major Capitol security failures, and a review by a task force led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré is urging Congress to revamp its security apparatus by adding hundreds of new police officers, creating a quick reaction force and installing a new fencing system. Honoré and other...WW…

House Passes Police Reform Legislation But Issue Mired In Partisan Standoff The House passed legislation crafted in the wake of national protests set off by the death of George Floyd. The bill is not expected to move in the GOP-led Senate, after Democrats blocked GOP bill.House Democrats made good on their plans to respond to a for reform of the nation's law enforcement departments, with the chamber approving wide-ranging efforts to overhaul the way police do their jobs. The legislation's prospects, however, are short-circuited by a lack of bipartisan consensus on an ultimate plan....…House Passes Police Reform Legislation But Issue Mired In Partisan Standoff The House passed legislation crafted in the wake of national protests set off by the death of George Floyd. The bill is not expected to move in the GOP-led Senate, after Democrats blocked GOP bill.House Democrats made good on their plans to respond to a for reform of the nation's law enforcement departments, with the chamber approving wide-ranging efforts to overhaul the way police do their jobs. The legislation's prospects, however, are short-circuited by a lack of bipartisan consensus on an ultimate plan....WW…