June 17, 2011
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves Defense Authorization Bill
On June 16, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved, by unanimous consent, its version of the FY2012 National Defense AuthorizationView More
June 17, 2011
House Committee Examines Next Steps in Combating Trafficking
On June 13, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights held a hearing, “Best PracticesView More
June 17, 2011
Bills Introduced
Abortion S. 1214—-Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)/Armed Services (6/16/11)—A bill regarding restrictions on the use of Department of Defense funds andView More
June 10, 2011
Quality Early Education, Child Care Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
On June 9, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Children and Families held a hearing, “ Getting the Most Bang for the Buck: Quality Early Education and Care .”View More
June 10, 2011
Bills Introduced
Child Care S. 1155—Sen. Robert Casey (D-PA)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (6/8/11)—A bill to improve access to high quality earlyView More
June 3, 2011
House Committees Pass Agriculture, Defense Spending Bills
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies On May 31, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voiceView More
June 3, 2011
Bills Introduced
Abortion H.R. 2085—-Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY)/Armed Services (6/2/11)—A bill regarding restrictions on the use of Department of Defense funds andView More
May 27, 2011
Defense Authorization Bill Clears House
On May 26, the House passed, 322-96, the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1540). The House Armed Services CommitteeView More
May 27, 2011
Graduate Medical Training Bill Passes House, Contains Abortion Provision
On May 26, the House approved, 234-185, a bill to repeal mandatory funding for graduate medical education (H.R. 1216). SponsoredView More
May 27, 2011
House Committees Move Spending Bills
On May 24, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, the FY2012 Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, and Related AgenciesView More