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Information About Congress

Please explore the resources below to find out more about how Congress works and what issues are currently being addressed.

How Congress Works:
About the Legislative Process – A description of how Congress passes laws
Glossary of Congressional Terms – Provided by C-SPAN
How Our Laws Are Made – A more in-depth explanation from the Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives

What’s Happening in Congress

Search for legislation
U.S. House of Representatives Schedule
Most Recent Action in the House of Representatives
Summary of Past Legislative Action in the House of Representatives
U.S. Senate Schedule and Current Action

My Work in Congress

In this current session, the 111th Congress (from 2009 – 2011)

In the 110th Congress (from 2007 – 2009)

In the 109th Congress (from 2005 – 2007)

You can search for more information about bills, laws, hearings, and speeches in Congress at http://thomas.loc.gov.