House of Representatives

Democrats pass legislation to end shutdown

US House of Representatives pass legislation to end partial government shutdown, but it may not even be voted upon by the Senate.

How will new House Dems influence Israel relations?

House of Representatives will be changing hands from the Republicans to Democrats. How will this this affect relations with Israel?

House backs bill targeting groups that use human shields

US House of Representatives approves bill that would target for sanctions Hezbollah and Hamas for using civilians as human shields.

Rashida Tlaib to lead congressional trip to Judea and Samaria

Muslim congresswoman-elect from Michigan announces plans to lead trip of lawmakers to Palestinian Authority.

US House approves resolution condemning Pittsburgh massacre

Bipartisan resolution condemning anti-Semitic attack on Tree of Life synagogue unanimously approved.

Kevin McCarthy to serve as Republican House minority leader

House Republicans elect California lawmaker as their new minority leader for the next Congress.

House introduces resolution condemning synagogue massacre

Bipartisan group of lawmakers propose House resolution condemning anti-Semitism following shooting attack that killed 11 in Pittsburgh.

Challenge to Democrat-controlled House: End the PA dictatorship

The critical November 2018 mid-term US election

Can Republicans hold on to Congress?

Republicans take lead in key Senate races as Democratic lead in House narrows. But will it be enough for GOP to retain majority?

Florida congresswoman honored in Israel on eve of retirement

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen honored during trip with Israel on eve of retirement from House of Representatives.

House supports $38 billion aid package for Israel

House of Representatives approves defense aid package for Israel negotiated in the final days of the Obama administration.

Jewish candidate for House in hot water over social media post

Republican party pulls support for Seth Grossman, following report that he shared article which asserted black people 'are a threat.'

US House passes bill to aid Holocaust survivors

House unanimously passes bill to help Holocaust survivors obtain restitution, seized assets.

House approves Holocaust restitution bill

House of Representatives unanimously passes bill to help Holocaust survivors and the families of victims obtain restitution.

US lawmakers urge Iceland to back down on circumcision ban

Senior Republican and Democrat congressmen team up to take on Iceland's proposed ban on circumcision.

House Speaker Ryan to step down

House Speaker Paul Ryan announces he will not seek another term in Congress.

House bill would fund Holocaust education programs in schools

Bipartisan slate of House members to introduce a bill that would grant money to Holocaust education in schools.

House bill would codify U.S.-Israel MOU into law

Bipartisan bill would codify into law a 2016 memorandum of understanding guaranteeing Israel $38 billion in defense assistance.

Hamas condemns American bill sanctioning the group

Hamas says new U.S. bill that sanctions the group for using civilians as human shields sides with the "Israeli narrative".

House of Representatives okays bill sanctioning Hamas

US House of Representatives condemns Hamas for using human shields.

Pro-Israel Royce won't run for re-election

Republican U.S. Representative Ed Royce, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announces he will not run for a 14th term.

House passes bill allowing disaster funds for houses of worship

House of Representatives approves bill allowing 'houses of worship' to receive emergency funds, 'ending unconstitutional discrimination.'

House passes bill to protect religious institutions

Bill to protect religious institutions sparked by bomb threats against JCCs.

House approves bill cutting funding to PA

House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves Taylor Force Act that could end funding to PA over its financial support to terrorists.

House committee approves 'Taylor Force Act'

Bill cutting US aid to PA until terror payments stop unanimously approved by committee, goes to House floor for vote.

Jewish leaders welcome sanctions on Iran, Hezbollah

Conference of Presidents leaders praise House of Representatives for approving new sanctions on Hezbollah and Iran.

Hezbollah: U.S. interfering in Lebanese affairs

Hezbollah denounces new U.S. sanctions against it, says they are an "aggression" against Lebanon.

House approves new sanctions on Iran

U.S. House of Representatives approves legislation expanding sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and support for Hezbollah.

House approves sanctions on Hezbollah

House of Representatives backs sanctions on Hezbollah as part of effort to take tough line against its chief backer, Iran.

House approves sanctions on Iran, Russia and North Korea

U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation that imposes sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Trump has opposed the Russian part.

House approves defense bill with missile aid for Israel

House of Representatives passes 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, including $705 million for missile defense cooperation.

Anti-Trump anger on the left fails at the ballot box

GOP wins most expensive House election in history as it defends seats in Georgia, South Carolina. But is a Democratic wave coming in 2018?

Congress mulling more sanctions on Hezbollah

House Foreign Affairs Committee is considering enhancing sanctions targeting the Hezbollah terrorist group.

House approves tougher sanctions on North Korea

House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves legislation to tighten sanctions on North Korea.

Obamacare repeal bill passes House of Representatives

Much-anticipated bill repealing, replacing Affordable Care Act narrowly passes House of Representatives, 217 to 213.

Lawmakers urge security funding for Jewish institutions

House members call for increased funding for a program that funds security for Jewish sites.

Congress introduces legislation to help Holocaust survivors

Congress introduces legislation to assist survivors in obtaining restitution of assets stolen in the Holocaust.

Anti-Semitism task force urges interagency mechanism

House task force on anti-Semitism urges Trump to set up an interagency mechanism to tackle the issue.

House committee to investigate Russia-Trump ties

House of Representatives intelligence committee to investigate allegations of collusion between Trump campaign and Russia.

Republicans block resolution against Trump Holocaust statement

House Republicans block Democratic effort to vote on a resolution slamming the White House for its Holocaust Remembrance Day statement.

J Street-backed lawmakers demand Bannon's removal

Two members of House of Representatives endorsed by J Street spearhead letter demanding removal of Stephen Bannon.

House bill replicates Senate bid to cut funding to UN

House Republicans introduce companion to Senate bill that would cut funding to the UN until it repeals its recent anti-Israel resolution.

Netanyahu thanks US Congress for opposition to UN resolution

'Congressional vote against UN resolution reflects tremendous support Israel enjoys among American people'.

House overwhelmingly condemns UN's anti-Israel resolution

House of Representatives votes in favor of a resolution rebuking UN for passing Resolution 2334.

Trump ally wants to remove ‘two states’ from bill condemning UN

Rep. Steven King introduces amendment to remove references to 'two states' from Congressional bid to condemn anti-Israel UN resolution.

Ryan easily re-elected as House Speaker

Paul Ryan earns the vote of all but one House Republican as he is re-elected Speaker.

Controversial anti-Semitism bill dies in House

House of Representatives ends congressional session without taking action on a bill targeting campus anti-Semitism.

House passes bill to help recover Nazi-looted art

Bill to facilitate the return of Nazi-looted artworks to their original owners passes U.S. House of Representatives.

House introduces bill targeting campus anti-Semitism

A bipartisan slate of leading House members introduced a bill that would expand how the US Department of Education defines anti-Semitism.

Iran threatens retaliation if US extends sanctions

Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei says US would be in violation of nuclear deal if it extends sanctions, and that Iran would retaliate.

House votes to bar aircraft sales to Iran

Republican-led House of Representatives approves legislation banning the sale of commercial aircraft to Iran.

Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctions

Senior Iranian officials threaten Washington after House passes bill renewing the sanctions on the Islamic Republic for 10 years.

House extends Iran sanctions for 10 years

House of Representatives reauthorizes the Iran Sanctions Act for a period of 10 years.

House bill extends criminal penalties to compliance with BDS

New bipartisan bill stipulates that criminal penalties for boycotting Israel would be extended to companies complying with BDS.

Paul Ryan re-elected as House Speaker

Paul Ryan re-elected to serve a second term as speaker of the House.

Jewish contingent in House grows from 19 to 23

Five more Jews were elected to US House of Representatives for the first time during Tuesday's Congressional elections.

House introduces anti-Nazi bill

Bill to facilitate the return of Nazi-looted artworks to their original owners or heirs introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

House of Representatives approves resolution honoring Wiesel

U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approves resolution honoring the life and work of Nobel Laureate.

House approves 9/11-Saudi Arabia bill

House of Representatives approves legislation that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. Obama expected to veto.