September 19, 2014
Bill to Prohibit Marijuana Purchases with TANF Funds Clears House
On September 16, the House approved, by voice vote, the Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act (H.R. 4137), sponsoredView More
September 19, 2014
Senate Committee Passes Bill to Protect Runaway, Homeless Youth
On September 18, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed, by voice vote, the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention ActView More
September 19, 2014
Bills Introduced
Abortion H.R. 5551—-Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)/Energy and Commerce (9/18/14)—A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasoundView More
September 19, 2014
Senate Clears DNA Testing Bill
On September 18, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act (H.R. 4323). The House approved theView More
September 19, 2014
Sex Trafficking Bill Approved by Senate
On September 18, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 4980). TheView More
September 12, 2014
House Passes Infant and Child Death Bill
On September 9, the House passed, by voice vote, the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (H.R. 669).View More
September 12, 2014
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Parental Rights
On September 9, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice held a hearing, “ Hearing: Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Relating to Parental Rights .” Catherine Ross , professorView More
September 12, 2014
House Bill Would Train Health Professionals to Address Human Trafficking
On September 9, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on the “Trafficking Awareness Training for HealthView More
September 12, 2014
Bills Introduced
Child Support H.R. 5452—Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI)/Financial Services (9/11/14)—A bill to clarify the ability to use consumer reports in certainView More
August 1, 2014
Congress Approves Veterans Health Legislation
On July 30, the House passed, 420-5, the conference report for H.R. 3230, the Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, andView More