Military- On June 18, the Senate completed its consideration of the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735), as amended, approving the measure by a vote of 71-25.
Appropriations- On June 18, the Senate rejected its version of the FY2016 Defense spending bill (H.R. 2685) by a vote of 50-45.
Appropriations- On June 17, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies approved, by voice vote, the FY2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).
On June 18, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies approved, by voice vote, the FY2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).
On June 17, the House Appropriations Committee approved, 30-20, the FY2016 Financial Services, General Government spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered).
Crime- On June 18, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations held a hearing on the Rapid DNA Act (H.R. 320).
Family Support- On June 16, the House Education and the Workforce Committee held a hearing, “Child Nutrition Assistance: Are Federal Rules and Regulations Serving the Best Interests of Schools and Families?”
