April 24, 2015
Veterans’ Affairs Committee Considers Several Bills
On April 23, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing on several bills, including a bill to provide counseling servicesView More
April 24, 2015
Human Trafficking Examined by House Subcommittee
On April 22, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations held aView More
April 24, 2015
Bills Introduced
Child Protection H.R. 1998—Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)/Judiciary, Homeland Security (4/23/15)—A bill to continue operation of the Human Exploitation RescueView More
April 17, 2015
President Signs “Doc Fix,” CHIP Bill
On April 14, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the Medicare and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2) byView More
April 17, 2015
Human Trafficking Bill Considered by Senate
This week, the Senate continued its consideration of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act ( S. 178 ), a bill thatView More
April 17, 2015
Senate Committee Clears Education Bill
On April 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee unanimously approved the Every Child Achieves Act ( as-yet-unnumbered ).View More
April 17, 2015
Military Construction-Veterans Spending Bills Clears House Subcommittee
On April 15, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, and Related Agencies approved, by voice vote, theView More
April 17, 2015
Food Aid Examined by Senate Committee
On April 15, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing, “ American Food Aid: Why Reform? ” The hearing provided an update on currentView More
April 17, 2015
Mental Health Benefits for Victims of MST Subject of House Hearing
On April 14, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hearing on, among other bills,View More
April 17, 2015
House Examines DOJ Sexual Misconduct Allegations
On April 14, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing, “ DOJ IG: Handling of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Allegation s.” The hearing focused on theView More