http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/57890 Judy Biggert's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:36 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=57890&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/57890 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} The House met in a rare New Year's Day session of the lame-duck 112th Congress to consider tax legislation to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of increased tax rates and automatic spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310149-1 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:01:01 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309999-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309999-3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:15:43 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309934-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309934-2 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:02:55 GMT Witnesses testified on the implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, which deals with over-the-counter derivatives and swaps market regulations. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler said that his agency was making progress in fully implementing the law. Robert Cook testified that the Securities and Exchange Commission was continuing with a complex rule-making process. Then a panel of financial industry stakeholders and representatives testified about concerns such as compliance costs and lack of clarity in the rules and definitions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309901-1 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:58:54 GMT The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309638-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309638-2 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:00:02 GMT The House debated normalizing trade relations with Russia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309465-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309465-2 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:00:13 GMT Illinois 11th District candidates Representative Judy Biggert (R) and Bill Foster (D) debated various campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308952-1 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Representative Judy Biggert (R) and challenger Bill Foster (D) met in Illinois' 11th House District debate. Courtesy of ABC 7 Chicago. Moderated by Ron Magers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308780-1 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Richard Cordray gave his semi-annual report to Congress of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In his testimony he said that the CFPB would draft a proposal to address a provision of the Credit CARD Act that required companies to consider an applicant's ability to pay before issuing a credit card. Among the other issues he addressed were mortgages, overseas money transfers, and the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial oversight law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308289-1 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 03:56:16 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308278-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308278-2 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:59:58 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307446-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307446-3 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:25 GMT H.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived 3) H.R. 4273 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2012 4) H.R. 897 - Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2011 5) H.R. 5797 - Mille Lacs Lake Freedom To Fish Act of 2012 6) H.R. 3158 - Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act 7) H.R. 1171 - Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012, as amended 8) H.R. 2446 - RESPA Home Warranty Clarification Act of 2011 9) H.R. 3187 - March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011, as amended 10) H.R. 4104 - Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307289-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307289-2 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:00:13 GMT Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law to monitor excessive risk taking and instability in the financial system. Secretary Geither said that the biggest threat to the U.S. economy was the European debt crisis. Many members' questions focused on Secretary Geithner's handling during his tenure as head of the New York Federal Reserve of the scandal surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate's (LIBOR) manipulation of interest rates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307226-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307226-1 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:28:30 GMT The House considered the 2013 defense spending bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307044-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307044-2 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:00:05 GMT Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke testified about the Federal Reserve Board's semiannual report on monetary policy. In his remarks he said the U.S. would not slip back into recession, unless the Congress failed to deal with the series of tax increases and spending cuts set to take effect in January. He also expressed opposition to a bill making its way through the House that would allow Congress to review monetary decisions made by the Federal Reserve. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307093-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307093-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:04:33 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307022-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307022-2 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:00:22 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306989-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306989-2 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:01:13 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306731-1 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:01:06 GMT Witnesses testified on proposals to improve oversight, regulation, and enforcement of the housing appraisal process. Among the topics addressed were the implementation of new financial service regulations under the Dodd-Frank law, appraisal fraud, the role of state regulators, and oversight of the appraisal process at the local level. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306822-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306822-1 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 02:57:39 GMT John Holdren testified about programs administered by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), as well as its roles, responsibilities, operations, management and its function in shaping our national science policy. He said the United States continued to be a global leader in science and innovation, but admitted that a better job needs to be done with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. He also spoke about the Obama administration's research and science policies, clean energy and green jobs initiatives, and the restructuring of the U.S. space program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306687-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306687-1 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:10:44 GMT Begin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) The rule provides for two hours of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Hastings Manager's (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Polis Amdmt Reps. Terry/Mack Amdmt Rep. Quigley Amdmt Rep. David McKinley Amdmts 1,2 Rep. Waxman Amdmt Rep. Connolly Amdmt Rep. Green Amdmt Rep. Terry Amdmt Rep. Rush Amdmt Rep. Holt Amdmt Rep. Lewis Amdmt Rep. Amodei Amdmt Rep. Markey Amdmt Rep. Landry Amdmt Rep. Rigell Amdmt Rep. Holt Amdmt Reps. Wittman/RigellAmdmt Reps. Westmoreland/Braley Amdmt Rep. Bass Amdmt 1,2 Rep. Capps Amdmt Rep. Hanabusa Amdmt Rep. Speier Amdmt Reps. DeLauro/Markey/Frank Amdmt Rep. Jackson Lee Amdmt House Amendment to S. 3187 - Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306683-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306683-2 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:00:02 GMT Jamie Dimon testified on JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss on May 10, 2012 He apologized for the trading losses, but he stressed that no taxpayer money was lost and that the bank remains fiscally sound. Other issues he addressed included the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law, regulation of foreign transactions, the pay of Wall Street executives, and derivatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306502-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306502-102 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:40:32 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306388-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306388-2 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:02 GMT Witnesses testified on cybersecurity threats to the U.S. financial industry. The focused on the scope of the problem and specific threats to the financial sector. Other topics included the importance of information sharing on cybersecurity threats between public and private financial sectors, improving cyber defenses, and educating consumers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306361-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306361-1 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:57:51 GMT 12p One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 5743 - Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: 10 minutes of debate each) Rep.Rogers (MI) Manager's Amendment Rep.Thompson Amendment Reps Conyers / Ellison / Lee (CA) Amendment Rep. Sam Farr Amendment Rep. Henry Cuellar Amendment Rep. Janice Hahn Amendment Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #3 Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #4 Reps. Sue Myrick / Frank Wolf Amendment H.R. 5854 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Open Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules. Motion to Instruct Conferees on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II Postponed Vote on H.R. 3541 - Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) of 2012, as amended (Suspension) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306317-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306317-2 Wed, 30 May 2012 19:31:47 GMT Legislative Business One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate H.R. 5740 - To extend the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes (Suspension, 40 minutes of debate) Begin Consideration of H.R. 4310 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (General Debate Rule, One Hour of Debate) Postponed Votes on Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 4119 - Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012 2) H.R. 2621 - Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act 3) H.R. 2745 - To amend the Mesquite Lands Act of 1986 to facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, as amended 4) H.Res. 568 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, as amended http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306022-2 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:12 GMT cybersecurity bill, college loan interest rate bill http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305564-1 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:35 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305538-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305538-2 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:34 GMT Richard Cordray outlined a number of new rules and initiatives under consideration at the new Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB). He said the CFPB would try to craft universal mortgage servicing standards based on the government's recent settlement with large banks, with the new rules possibly released by the next January. The report indicated the CFPB had received more than 13,000 complaints over the past six months related to mortgages, credit cards and other financial products. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305214-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:19:26 GMT The House passed the Republican fiscal year 2013 budget 228-191. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305201-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305201-1 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:43 GMT 1) Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act 2) Legislation Related to H.R. 4239 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 Begin Consideration of H.R. 3309 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Crowley Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Stearns Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Waters Amendment #5 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Waters Amendment #6 (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Eshoo Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Diaz-Balart Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Owens Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Green Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Jackie Speier Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Yvette Clarke Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Postponed Vote on H.R. 3298 - Homes For Heroes Act of 2011 (Suspension) (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Financial Services Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305124-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305124-2 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:00:15 GMT 1) H.R. 2779 - To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Stivers / Financial Services Committee / Agriculture Committee) 2) H.R. 2682 - Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Grimm / Financial Services Committee / Agriculture Committee) 3) H.R. 4014 - To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information provided to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Sponsored by Rep. Bill Huizenga / Financial Services Committee) 4) H.R. 3298 - Homes For Heroes Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Al Green / Financial Services Committee) 5) H.R. 4239 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 (Sponsored by Rep. Mica/ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Ways and Means Committee / Natural Resources Committee / Science, Space, and Technology Committee / Energy and Commerce Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305063-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305063-3 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:01:14 GMT Complete Consideration of H.R. 5 - Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Rep. Robert Woodall Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Alcee Hastings Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Reps. Charlie Dent / Pete Sessions Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Rep. Paul Gosar Amendment (10 minutes of debate) Reps. Cliff Stearns / Jim Matheson Amendment (10 minutes of debate) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305034-1 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:02:22 GMT Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the state of the international financial system. Among the topics addresses were the European sovereign debt crisis, the United States exposure and response to the crisis, and what the United States could learn from Europe's fiscal affairs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305002-1 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:43:21 GMT Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2011 (Modified Open Rule) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment that has been preprinted in the Congressional Record and complies with the House rules. Begin Consideration of H.R. 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act (Structured Rule) ( The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Reps. Stephen Fincher / John Carney Manager's Amendment Mike McIntyre Amendment James Himes / Michael Capuano Amendment Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #19 Ellison / Capuano / Lynch Amendment Maxine Waters / Michael Capuano Amendment Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #2 Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment #18 Gerald Connolly Amendment Kevin McCarthy Amendment Patrick McHenry Amendment Brad Miller / David Schweikert Amendment David Schweikert Amendment Michael Capuano Amendment Gary Peters Amendment Lois Capps Amendment David Loebsack Amendment http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304725-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304725-2 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:00:33 GMT Representatives voted on H.R. 4105, the tariffs for non-market economies bill. They paid tribute to Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), who died earlier in the day of cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304724-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304724-2 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:01:09 GMT Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. Topics included inflation and unemployment, reform of Social Security and Medicare, and budget deficit reduction. He also said interest rates would remain at current levels until 2014. He also said that "under current law, on January 1, 2013, there's going to be a massive fiscal cliff of large spending cuts and tax increases," thus coining the term fiscal cliff to describe a legislative compromise designed to prompt legislators to act on budget, tax, and spending priorities in the new year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304613-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304613-1 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:03:04 GMT Governors Rick Snyder (R-MI) and Dannel Malloy (D-CT) testified at a hearing on ideas to fix the U.S. economy. Governor Snyder expressed support for the Obama administration's efforts to help the auto industry, saying the big three U.S. companies might not have survived otherwise. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304106-1 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:57:40 GMT Among the measures considered in the House were the Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act and the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2011. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303817-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303817-101 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:31:11 GMT Financial regulators testified on implementing the Volcker Rule, which prevents federally insured institutions from investing in hedge and private equity funds. The rule was part of the 2010 financial regulations law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303748-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303748-2 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:02:54 GMT Officials testified about the problem of youth homelessness and government barriers that prevent many homeless youth from receiving housing assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303212-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303212-2 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:31:24 GMT Current and former homeless children testified about their experiences and government barriers that prevent many homeless youth from receiving housing assistance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303212-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303212-1 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:02:42 GMT H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act 2) H.R. 886 - United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act 3) H.R. 313 - Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 4) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen / Foreign Affairs Committee) 5) H.R. 2105 - Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Reform and Modernization Act of 2011 6) H.Res. 306 - Urging the Republic of Turkey to Safeguard Its Christian Heritage and to Return Confiscated Church Properties 7) H.Res. 376 - Calling for the repatriation of POW/MIAs and abductees from the Korean War http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303158-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303158-2 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:18 GMT The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on allegations that some members of Congress have enriched themselves through legal stock trades based on non-public information. Witnesses focused on a proposed bill to prevent lawmakers from using information they obtain through work to trade stocks. A form of the legislation was originally introduced in the House in 2006. The current bill is H.R. 1148, the "Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303039-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303039-1 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:21:18 GMT Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, a Government Accountability representative, and housing experts testified at a hearing on the fiscal health of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The hearing arose because of an FHA report to Congress on its current budget situation, which revealed that if the housing market continues to worsen, the agency is at risk of needing federal help. Secretary Donovan in his testimony that the FHA is not in need of a bailout thus far. He added that the reserve fund is being monitored closely, risks are being assessed, and steps are being taken to protect taxpayers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302952-1 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:03:42 GMT The subcommittee held a hearing on the rising costs of higher education and potential ways to reduce tuition and fees. Representatives Virginia Foxx, the subcommittee chair, and Ruben Hinojosa, the ranking member, spoke about some of the causes of tuition increases and the problem of increased student loan debt. Witnesses testified about potential ways for colleges to cut costs, including reforming employee benefits, helping students graduate early, and using lower-cost methods of heating and cooling buildings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302928-1 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:05:12 GMT One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. 364 - Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the "Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room" (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) H.Res. 477 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3463) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating the Election Assistance Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) the Regulatory Flexibility Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3010) the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) H.R. 3094 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (Ten Minutes Each) Rep. Tim Bishop Amendment Rep. Leonard Boswell Amendment Rep. Timothy Walz Amendment Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302933-2 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:42 GMT On Tuesday, the House considered the following four bills under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 1801 - Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act (Sponsored by Rep. Chip Cravaack / Homeland Security Committee) 2) H.R. 2465 - Federal Workers Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act (Sponsored by Rep. John Kline / Education and the Workforce Committee) 3) H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (Sponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz / Judiciary Committee) 4) H.R. 2192 - National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2011 (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen / Judiciary Committee) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302901-1 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:00:18 GMT The House voted on H.J.Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302777-1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00:31 GMT Committee members voted 52 to 4 to block over $12 million in executive bonuses at government backed mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The bonuses were approved by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which said it was necessary to keep experienced executives at the companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302695-1 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:33:48 GMT