May 16, 2008
Senate Committee Approves Measures on Internet Crime and Domestic Violence
On May 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, the Combating Child Exploitation Act (S. 1738) and theView More
May 16, 2008
Ways and Means Committee Votes to Extend Tax Provisions
On May 15, the House Ways and Means Committee approved, 25-12, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act (H.R. 6049), aView More
May 16, 2008
House Subcommittee Hearing Focuses on Role of Women in International Conflict Resolution
On May 15, the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight held a hearing on UNView More
May 16, 2008
Bills Introduced
Crime S. 3014—-Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)/Judiciary (5/13/08)—A bill to strengthen penalties for child pornography offenses, child sex trafficking offenses, andView More
May 9, 2008
Congress Approves Fifth Extension of Higher Education Act
On May 6, the House approved, 408-0, S. 2929, a bill to extend until May 31, 2008, programs under theView More
May 9, 2008
Senate Recognizes Women’s Health Week
On May 7, the Senate passed, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Con. Res. 81) supporting “National Women’s Health Week.”View More
May 9, 2008
House Celebrates Role of Mothers
On May 7, the House approved, 412-0, a resolution (H. Res. 1113) celebrating the role of mothers in the UnitedView More
May 9, 2008
House Committee Approves Health Measures
On May 7, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved, by voice vote, the Health Centers Renewal Act (H.R. 1343)View More
May 9, 2008
House Subcommittee Marks Up Defense Authorization Bill
On May 7, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel approved, by voice vote, its portion of the FY2009View More
May 9, 2008
House Panel Examines Gaps in Women in Academic Sciences
On May 8, the House Science and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Science Education held a hearing on the FulfillingView More