November 22, 2013
Senate Begins Consideration of Defense Authorization Bill
This week, the Senate began its deliberation of the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1197). The Senate Armed ServicesView More
November 22, 2013
Congress Clears PEPFAR Stewardship Bill
On November 18, the Senate approved, by voice vote, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Stewardship and OversightView More
November 15, 2013
House Passes PREEMIE Bill
On November 12, the House approved, by voice vote, the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver InfantsView More
November 15, 2013
Bills Introduced
Abortion S. 1670—-Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)/Judiciary (11/7/13)—A bill to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes. S. 1696—-Sen. RichardView More
November 1, 2013
Senate Hearing Focuses on Veterans’ Legislation
On October 30, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing on several pieces of legislation affecting veterans, including the SurvivorsView More
November 1, 2013
Status of Women in Post-2014 Afghanistan Examined
On October 29, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing, “ Report from SIGAR: Challenges to Securing Afghan Women’s Gains in a Post-2014 Environment. ” SIGAR stands for the SpecialView More
November 1, 2013
Bills Introduced
Child Protection H.R. 3427—-Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)/Judiciary (10/30/13)—A bill to require certification of state and law enforcement agency reports relatedView More
October 25, 2013
Committee Examines Sex Trafficking of Foster Children
On October 23, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing, “ Preventing and Addressing Sex Trafficking of Youth in Foster Care. ” Chair Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Ranking MemberView More
October 25, 2013
Adoption Incentives Bill Clears House
On October 22, the House approved, 402-0, the Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act (H.R.View More
October 25, 2013
Background Checks for School Employees Mandated in House Bill
On October 22, the House passed, by voice vote, the Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act (H.R. 2083).View More