Feature Stories
2018
- Lighting the 'People's Tree'80-foot-tall noble fir lights up the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol(December 6, 2018)
- Honoring Former President George H.W. BushThe Capitol Rotunda will be open until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, for the public to pay their respects.(December 2, 2018)
- The 'People's Tree' ArrivesCapitol Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled for December 6(November 29, 2018)
- Honoring Senator John McCainSenator McCain Lies in State in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda(August 31, 2018)
- Peace Officers HonoredPresident Trump and Members of Congress honor fallen officers(May 16, 2018)
- Emmanuel Macron Addresses Joint MeetingFrench President Delivers Speech to Congress(April 25, 2018)
- Honoring Rep. SlaughterCelebration of Life Ceremony for Representative Louise Slaughter(April 19, 2018)
- Honoring the OSSCongressional Gold Medal Honors the Office of Strategic Services(March 22, 2018)
- Reverend Billy GrahamReverend Billy Graham Lies in Honor in U.S. Capitol Rotunda(February 27, 2018)
- State of the Union 2018President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union Address(January 31, 2018)
- Bob Dole HonoredFormer Representative and Senator awarded Congressional Gold Medal(January 18, 2018)
2017
- Capitol Christmas Tree79-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce Shines Bright on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol(December 8, 2017)
- New, Mobile-Friendly House.govWith a new technology upgrade to House.gov, the site is now more consistent and user-friendly. (November 28, 2017)
- Honoring Our POWs and MIACongress Honors American prisoners of war and servicemembers missing in action(November 13, 2017)
- Congressional Gold Medal CeremonyFilipino Veterans of World War II are honored(November 13, 2017)
- Rep. Scalise ReturnsHouse Majority Whip returns to Congress(October 11, 2017)
- Hurricane AidThe House passes bipartisan aid bill(September 8, 2017)
- Call for UnitySpeaker Ryan's remarks on the House Floor(June 14, 2017)
- Peace Officers HonoredPresident Trump joins Congress to honor fallen officers(May 22, 2017)
- Honoring Leader MichelCelebration of Life Ceremony for Leader Bob Michel(March 15, 2017)
- President Addresses Joint SessionPresident Trump delivers his first address to a Joint Session of Congress(February 28, 2017)
- Electoral College Vote CountJoint Session of Congress Makes the Final Tally(January 18, 2017)
2016
- Capitol Christmas Tree80-foot-tall Engelmann Spruce Lights Up the West Front Lawn(December 9, 2016)
- Capitol Christmas Tree ArrivesLighting Ceremony Scheduled for December 6 (November 30, 2016)
- New Members Sworn In115th Congress Begins(November 29, 2016)
- Edison Joins Statuary HallOhio Places Statue of Edison at the Capitol(October 12, 2016)
- Inaugural First Nail CeremonyCeremony Commences Inauguration Construction(September 22, 2016)
- Narendra Modi speaks to Joint SessionIndian PM Addresses Congress(June 9, 2016)
- Holocaust Remembrance Day at the CapitolRemembering the victims of the Holocaust(May 5, 2016)
- The New House.govImproved Features and Resources(May 1, 2016)
- Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for the BorinqueneersCongressional Gold Medal Ceremony Honors the 65th Infantry Regiment(April 14, 2016)
- Honoring the Foot Soldiers of the 1965 Voting Rights MarchesCongressional Gold Medal awarded to Foot Soldiers Marchers(February 26, 2016)
- The 2016 Winter StormHundreds of workers take part in the effort to clear snow from the Capitol Grounds(January 27, 2016)
- State of the Union 2016President Obama delivers his last State of the Union.(January 12, 2016)
- State of the UnionPresident Obama will deliver address on January 12.(January 4, 2016)
2015
- 13th Amendment Celebration150th Anniversary of Ratification(December 11, 2015)
- VP Cheney Bust DedicationHonor continues (December 7, 2015)
- Capitol Christmas Tree74-foot tall tree illuminates the West Front Lawn of the Capitol(December 3, 2015)
- Capitol Christmas TreeTree lighting scheduled for December 2.(November 30, 2015)
- New Speaker of the HousePaul D. Ryan elected by majority of Members(October 29, 2015)
- Monuments Men HonoredHeroes protected art work in WWII(October 23, 2015)
- Pope Addresses CongressBlesses crowd outside the Capitol(September 24, 2015)
- Pope Francis SpeechHe will speak to a Joint Meeting on Sept. 24(September 15, 2015)
- 50th Anniversary of Vietnam WarCongressional leaders thank veterans for service(July 10, 2015)
- Fighter Aces HonoredPilots receive Congressional Gold Medal(May 20, 2015)
- House mourns former speakerJim Wright died at age 92(May 7, 2015)
- Japanese Prime Minister addresses CongressShinzo Abe says U.S. gives the world hope(May 4, 2015)
- Doolittle Raiders HonoredWWII pilots receive Congressional Gold Medal(April 17, 2015)
- Jack Nicklaus HonoredGolfer receives Congressional Gold Medal(April 1, 2015)
- Afghan President addresses CongressPresident Ahmadzai thanked Americans for their support(April 1, 2015)
- Israeli Prime Minister speaks to joint sessionNetanyahu addresses Congress(March 11, 2015)
- Barry Goldwater Statue dedicatedFormer Arizona senator honored(February 13, 2015)
- 1st Special Service Force HonoredJoint U.S.-Canadian Group receives Congressional Gold Medal(February 6, 2015)
- New Members Sworn In114th Congress Begins(January 7, 2015)