November 11, 2011
Bills to Curb Violence Against Indian Women, Families Subject of Hearing
On November 10, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing on several bills, including the Alaska Safe Families and VillagesView More
November 11, 2011
Bills Introduced
Miscellaneous S. Res. 312—-Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX)/Considered and agreed to (11/7/11)—A resolution commending Girl Scouts of the USA onView More
November 4, 2011
Peace Corps Protection Bill Passes House
On November 1, the House passed, 406-0, the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act (S. 1280). The Senate clearedView More
November 4, 2011
Senate Passes “Minibus” Spending Bill
On November 1, the Senate approved, 69-30, H.R. 2112, a bill that combines FY2012 funding for the following spending bills:View More
November 4, 2011
Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Clears Senate Committee
On November 2, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approved en bloc, by voice vote, the Coast Guard AuthorizationView More
November 4, 2011
Senate Hearing Focuses on Women’s Role in Arab Spring
On November 2, the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Human Rights, Democracy, and Global Women’s IssuesView More
November 4, 2011
Contraceptives Conscience Clause Subject of House Hearing
On November 2, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing, “Do New Health Law Mandates ThreatenView More
November 4, 2011
House Committee Examines Efforts to Prevent Trafficking Among Contractors
On November 2, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Procurement Reform heldView More
November 4, 2011
Bills Introduced
Child Care S. 1778—-Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (11/1/11)—A bill to include the provision of diapers andView More
October 28, 2011
Concealed Weapon Bill Passes House Committee
On October 25, the House Judiciary Committee approved, 19-11, H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. The bill would permitView More