September 23, 2011
China’s One-Child Policy Examined by House Committee
On September 22, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights held a hearing, “China’s One-ChildView More
September 23, 2011
Bills Introduced
Health S. Res. 276—-Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)/Considered and agreed to (9/23/11)—A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals ofView More
September 16, 2011
Senate Action on Appropriations in Full Swing
On September 15, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved several FY2012 spending bills, including Defense (H.R. 2219); Commerce, Justice, Science, andView More
September 16, 2011
House Committee Votes to Extend Child, Family Services Programs
On September 14, the House Ways and Means Committee approved, by voice vote, the Child and Family Services Improvement andView More
September 16, 2011
Trafficking Victims Reauthorization Considered by Senate Committee
On September 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing, “ The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act: Renewing the Commitment to Victims of Human Trafficking .” Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) noted the broad support for anti-trafficking efforts, saying,View More
September 16, 2011
Bills Introduced
Family Support S. 1542—-Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT)/Finance (9/12/11)—A bill to extend the child and family services program through fiscal yearView More
September 9, 2011
Congress Continues to Advance Appropriations Bills
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies On September 7, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved en bloc,View More
September 9, 2011
Veterans Sexual Assault Bill Clears House Committee
On September 8, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, H.R. 2074 , the Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act. TheView More
September 9, 2011
House Committee Passes Women’s History Museum Bill
On September 8, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 2844), sponsored by Rep.View More
September 9, 2011
Committee Examines TANF Reauthorization
On September 8, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources held a hearing on the reauthorization of theView More