June 9, 2006
Asian Adoptions in the U.S. Focus of Senate Hearing
On June 8, the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs held a hearing on U.S. policyView More
June 9, 2006
Senate Subcommittee Examines Prison Safety
On June 8, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Corrections, and Victims’ Rights held a hearing on safety and abuseView More
June 9, 2006
Bills Introduced
Child Protection S. 3432—-Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) / Judiciary (06/05/06)—A bill to protect children from exploitation by adults over theView More
May 26, 2006
Senate Passes Immigration Bill
On May 25, the Senate passed, 62-36, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 (S. 2611). The House approved itsView More
May 26, 2006
Appropriations Bills Advance Prior to Memorial Day Recess
This week, the House approved the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; and Energy and WaterView More
May 26, 2006
Foster Care Bill Approved by House
On May 24, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 5403) to expedite the placement of foster childrenView More
May 26, 2006
Senate Approves Women’s Health Week Resolution
On May 22, the Senate approved a resolution (S. Res. 487), by unanimous consent, supporting Women’s Health Week, which promotesView More
May 26, 2006
Internet Safety Month Approved by Senate
On May 22, the Senate approved a resolution (S. Res. 486), by unanimous consent, designating June 2006 as “National InternetView More
May 26, 2006
Senate Committee Approves Bills on Humanitarian Emergencies and Romanian Adoptions
On May 23, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 559) to increase U. S.View More
May 26, 2006
Judiciary Committee Votes to Provide Access to Crime Databases for Schools
On May 25, the House Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, H.R. 4894, a bill to require the attorney general,View More