The 130th Congress refers to the legislative body of the United States that convened from January 3, 2007, to January 3, 2009. It was composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with significant events including the passage of the Affordable Care Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act aimed at addressing the economic crisis. During this Congress, the Democratic Party gained control of both chambers for the first time in over a decade. Key leaders included Nancy Pelosi, who served as the Speaker of the House, and Harry Reid, the Senate Majority Leader, shaping the legislative agenda during this period.