House Press Gallery

U.S. House of Representatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is the House Press Gallery?

A: The House Press Gallery is located in Rooms H-315 to H-319 in the U.S. Capitol building.

Q: Which media gallery should I contact to find a print journalist?

A: The House Press Gallery serves the needs of daily print and online publications, while the Periodical Press Gallery assists those that publish weekly or monthly, such as magazines. Both press galleries serve online publications depending on whether the credentialed publication is a daily or periodical.

Q: How do I contact a specific reporter?

A: While we do not give out contact information for reporters, we are happy to relay your contact information to a specific congressional reporter on your behalf.

Q: How do I book the studio for a press conference?

A: The House Radio Television Correspondents’ Gallery handles all bookings for studios in the Capitol Visitors Center. Please direct all questions related to studio interviews to (202) 225-5214.

Q: How can I book a pen and pad briefing for my Member?

A: The House Press Gallery staff is happy to assist congressional offices in arranging pen-and-pad briefings for a member of Congress in the gallery workspace (H-318). The gallery requires that each pen and pad briefing has a media sponsor who’s agreed to be the host and will attend the briefing. To make a request, please click here.

Q: How can I share a media advisory with the congressional press corps?

A: Media advisories for events HOSTED by a sitting member of Congress (not outside groups/lobby organizations) can be submitted by congressional communications staff to the House Press Gallery for posting on our website. The advisory should include details of the event and arrangements for accommodating reporters. Please click here to submit an advisory. The House Press Gallery reserves the right to determine if an event qualifies.

Q: Can I tour the House Press Gallery offices?

A: The staff of the House Press Gallery would be pleased to arrange a tour of the gallery workspace for congressional communications staff, time and space permitting. Please contact us at (202) 225-3945 for more information. Please note that the press gallery space overlooking the chamber is reserved for members of the congressional press corps only and is unavailable to congressional staff while Congress is in session.

Q: Can you credential local media interested in following my member around for the day?

A: The Daily Press Gallery can assist qualified local print media in obtaining a day-pass credential to cover a member of Congress within the Capitol complex. Local media should contact us directly at (202)225-3945 to arrange their visit and to learn about credentialing requirements.

Q: My member is hosting a special event (Gold Medal Ceremony, press conference) on the Hill and I am interested in inviting local daily media to cover the event. Can you assist in credentialing a reporter?

A: Hometown local newspaper reporters often come to the Capitol to cover their respective member of Congress. The Daily Press Gallery can assist qualified local daily media in obtaining a day-pass credential to cover a member of Congress within the Capitol complex. No special passes are needed for coverage unless previously specified. Local media should contact the Daily Press Gallery at (202)225-3945 directly. By having a day-pass credential, local daily media are afforded the same rights and privileges as the congressional press corps, including workspace and building access.

Q: Can you help me coordinate press space for high-profile hearings and events?

A: Yes, the House Press Gallery staff regularly works with committee staff, House leadership and member offices to coordinate media logistics for high-profile hearings and events. We are happy to assist in managing press RSVPs, seating arrangements and to answer logistical questions. In addition, we can be present at the event or hearing to address last-minute, on-site queries that often arise.

Floor Schedule

The House passed H.R. 8294 – National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 by a vote of 246-140. The House meets next at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 24 for a pro forma session. (Legislative Day 142)

Latest Floor Action

As compiled by the Clerk's Office

Date/Time	Session
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 2:09pm	The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 4(b) of H. Res. 967. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 24, 2020.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:28pm	SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:16pm	ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 4:14pm	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 4:14pm	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 4:14pm	Considered by unanimous consent. H. Res. 1233 — "Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress."
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 4:14pm	Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:13pm	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:42pm	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 140 (Roll no. 227).
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:42pm	On agreeing to the Smucker amendment; Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 142 - 243 (Roll no. 226).
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 12:42pm	On agreeing to the Levin (MI) amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 152 (Roll no. 225).
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:46am	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to amendments, which had been debated previously and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:45am	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smucker amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smucker demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:43am	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A005) pursuant to the rule.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:34am	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smucker amendment No. 15.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:39am	An amendment, offered by Mr. Smucker, numbered 15 printed in Part B of House Report 116-593 to include providing authority for additional programs of work-based learning, striking the establishment of the National Advisory Committee and interagency agreement, and providing additional flexibility for the state plan process.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:33am	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:32am	The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A004) pursuant to the rule.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:27am	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 9.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:42am	An amendment, offered by Mr. Levin (MI), numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 116-593 to establish that any eligible entity applying for a title II grant should be partnering with a labor or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:27am	Considered as unfinished business. H.R. 8294 — "To amend the National Apprenticeship Act and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices, and for other purposes."
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:26am	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that consideration would resume on H.R. 8294, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 10:15am	ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair will be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:04am	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Evans to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:04am	SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 4(a) of H. Res. 967, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:02am	Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:02am	The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

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