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
Employment
December 8, 2017
House Subcommittee Examines Workplace Leave Policies
On December 6, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing , “Workplace LeaveView More
December 1, 2017
House Passes Sexual Harassment Training Resolution
On November 28, the House passed, by voice vote, H. Res. 630 , requiring mandatory sexual harassment training for all Members, officers, andView More
November 17, 2017
House Committee Considers Sexual Harassment in the Congressional Workplace
On November 14, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing , “Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Congressional Workplace.” The hearingView More
November 10, 2017
Senate Passes Anti-Harassment Mandate
On November 9, the Senate passed, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 330, a resolution “mandating anti-harassment training for Senators andView More
October 27, 2017
Senate Committee Considers Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs
On October 26, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a hearing , “Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Women.”View More
July 28, 2017
Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Commerce, Justice Spending Bill
On July 27, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved, 30-1, S. 1662 , the FY2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies spending bill,View More
July 21, 2017
House Appropriations Committee Approves Labor, HHS Spending Bill
On July 19, the House Appropriations Committee passed, 28-22, the FY2018 Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education spendingView More
July 14, 2017
House Appropriations Subcommittee Passes Labor, HHS Spending Bill
On July 13, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), Education, and Related Agencies approved, 9-6,View More
June 23, 2017
House Approves Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act
On June 23, the House passed, 377-34, H.R. 2842 , the Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act, sponsored by Rep. Carlos CurbeloView More