May 27, 2011
Committee Begins Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind
On May 25, the House Education and the Workforce Committee approved, 23-16, H.R. 1891, the Setting New Priorities in EducationView More
May 27, 2011
International Child Abduction Subject of House Hearing
On May 24, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing, “International Child Abduction: Broken Laws and Bereaved Lives.” Sara Edwards ,View More
May 27, 2011
Bills Introduced
Child Protection H.R. 1981—-Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX)/Judiciary (5/25/11)—A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to childView More
May 20, 2011
World Malaria Day Recognized by Senate Committee
On May 17, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved en bloc, by voice vote, a resolution (S. Con. Res. 15)View More
May 20, 2011
Bills Introduced
Abortion S. 1005—-Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)/Judiciary (5/16/11)—A bill to provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of aView More
May 13, 2011
Defense Authorization Approved by House Committee
On May 12, the House Armed Services Committee approved, 60-1, the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 1540). The MilitaryView More
May 13, 2011
Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs Bill Clears Subcommittee
On May 13, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs, and Related Agencies approved, by voice vote, itsView More
May 13, 2011
Peace Corps Hearing Details Abuse of Volunteers
On May 11, the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing, “Peace Corps at 50.” The hearing recognized the 50thView More
May 13, 2011
Subcommittee Examines Budget for Foreign Assistance
On May 10, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights held a hearing on theView More
May 13, 2011
Bills Introduced
Education S. 941—-Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI)/Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (5/10/11)—A bill to strengthen families’ engagement in the education ofView More