February 16, 2018
The Source on Women’s Issues in Congress, February 12-16, 2018
Budget— On February 12, President Trump submitted to Congress his budget proposal for FY2019. To view the budget proposal, clickView More
Miscellaneous
February 9, 2018
The Source on Women’s Issues in Congress, February 5-9, 2018
Floor Action: Appropriations—On February 9, Congress passed H.R. 1892 , the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, as amended. The Senate approved, 71-28, theView More
January 5, 2018
Tina Smith Sworn Into Senate
On January 2, Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) was sworn in to replace former Sen. Al Franken (D-MN), who resigned inView More
April 7, 2017
Senate Designates “Gold Star Wives Day”
On April 4, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 112 , which designates April 5, 2017, as “Gold Star Wives Day.”View More
March 24, 2017
House Passes 100 Years of Women in Congress Act
On March 20, the House passed, by voice vote, H.R. 382 , the 100 years of Women in Congress Act, sponsored byView More
March 17, 2017
“Rosie the Riveter” Honored by Senate
On March 15, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 76 , a resolution designating March 21 as “National Rosie the RiveterView More
July 1, 2016
Senate Honors Coach Pat Summitt
On June 29, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 516 , a resolution expressing its “deep regret” upon hearing of theView More
May 27, 2016
Maya Angelou Post Office Bill Passes Senate
On May 26, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, H.R. 3735 , a bill to designate the “Maya Angelou Memorial Post Office”View More
April 22, 2016
Breast Cancer Coin Bill Approved by Senate
On April 19, the Senate passed, by unanimous consent, the Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act ( H.R. 2722 ), sponsored byView More
April 8, 2016
Senate Recognizes Girl Scout Gold Award
On April 5, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 406 , a resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Girl ScoutView More