June 15, 2007
House Resolution Highlights Fatherhood
On June 12, the House approved, 420-0, a resolution (H. Res. 474) commending fathers who are caring parents and callingView More
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June 15, 2007
House Subcommittee Approves Changes to Food Stamp Program
On June 14, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry approved, by voice vote, changes toView More
May 25, 2007
House Approves Housing Reform Bill
On May 22, the House passed, 313-104, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act (H.R. 1427), a bill to reform theView More
May 25, 2007
House Approves Bill to Improve Outreach Programs for Veterans, Families
On May 23, the House approved, 421-0, legislation (H.R. 67) to improve outreach activities for veterans and their families. TheView More
May 25, 2007
House Panel Approves Housing Voucher Bill
On May 24, the House Financial Services Committee approved, 52-9, the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (H.R. 1851), sponsored byView More
May 18, 2007
Resolutions Concerning Children and Families Approved by the Senate, House
National Internet Safety Month On May 16, the Senate approved a resolution (S. Res. 205), by unanimous consent, designating JuneView More
May 4, 2007
Senate Subcommittee Considers Federal Role in Financial Literacy
On April 30, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, andView More
April 27, 2007
House Subcommittee Examines Efforts to Reduce Poverty
On April 26, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support held a hearing on proposalsView More
March 16, 2007
House Subcommittee Examines Food Stamp Program’s Impact on Children’s Health
On March 13, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry held a hearing examining the impactView More
March 9, 2007
House Subcommittee Reviews Impact of Legislative Changes on Low-Income Families
On March 6, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support held a hearing on changesView More