May 8, 2015
Child Nutrition Programs Evaluated by Senate Committee
On May 7, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee held a hearing, “ A Review on Child Nutrition Programs .” The hearing focused on nutritionView More
May 8, 2015
Bills Introduced
Child Protection S. Res. 168—Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (5/5/15)—A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month asView More
May 1, 2015
Compromise Budget Measure Clears House
On April 30, the House approved, 226-197, the conference report for the FY2016 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 11). TheView More
May 1, 2015
House Disapproves DC Reproductive Health Act
On April 30, the House passed, 228-192, H.J. Res. 43 , a resolution disapproving the action of the DC Council in approving theView More
May 1, 2015
House Approves Mil-Con-VA Spending Bill
On April 30, the House passed, 255-163, the FY2016 Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, and Related Agencies spending bill (H.R. 2029).View More
May 1, 2015
House Committee Clears Defense Authorization Bill
On April 29, the House Armed Services Committee approved, 60-2, the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1735). The MilitaryView More
May 1, 2015
Transportation, Housing Spending Bill Clears House Subcommittee
On April 29, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies approved, by voice vote,View More
May 1, 2015
House Committee Examines Care and Services for Women Veterans
On April 30, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing, “ Examining Access and Quality of Care and Services for Women Veterans .” The hearing focused on the status ofView More
May 1, 2015
Bills Introduced
Adoption H.R. 2068—Rep. James Langevin (D-RI)/Energy and Commerce; Judiciary (4/28/15)—A bill to ensure the safety and well-being of adopted children.View More
April 24, 2015
Human Trafficking Bill Finally Clears Senate
After several weeks of consideration, the Senate approved, on April 22, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178),View More