December 22, 2005
FY2006 Appropriations Summary
Prior to adjourning for the year in December, Congress completed action on the FY2006 Labor, Health and Human Services, andView More
Child Care
December 21, 2005
Congress Completes Action on FY2006 Appropriations Bills
This week, Congress approved a continuing resolution to fund government programs until December 31, 2005. The House and Senate bothView More
November 14, 2005
Senate Continues Consideration of Defense Authorization Bill
On November 4, after a four-month delay, the Senate resumed consideration of the FY2006 defense authorization bill (S. 1042). DebateView More
September 22, 2005
House Approves Head Start Reauthorization
On September 22, the House approved, 231-184, a bill (H.R. 2123) to reauthorize Head Start through FY2011. The House EducationView More
July 22, 2005
Higher Education Act Reauthorization Approved by House Committee
On July 22, after three days of consideration, the House Education and the Workforce Committee approved, 27-20, a bill (H.R.View More
June 24, 2005
House Rushes to Complete FY2006 Appropriations Before the July 4th Recess
This week, the House approved the Department of Defense and Legislative Branch spending bills and was expected to complete theView More
June 17, 2005
House Supports Role of Kindergarten
On June 13, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 47) supporting the role of kindergartenView More
June 10, 2005
Senate Appropriations Committee Begins Action on FY2006 Spending Bills
This week, the House approved the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies spending bill. The HouseView More
May 27, 2005
Senate Committee Approves Head Start Reauthorization
On May 25, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 1107) toView More
May 20, 2005
House Committee Approves Head Start Reauthorization
On May 18, the House Education and the Workforce Committee approved, 48-0, a bill (H.R. 2123) to reauthorize Head StartView More