December 21, 2005
Stem Cell Research Bill Becomes Law
On December 16, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, an amended version of a bill (H.R. 2520) authorizing a cordView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Reauthorizes Trafficking Victims Protection Act
On December 14, the House approved, 426-0, a bill (H.R. 972) to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (P.L. 106-386)View More
December 21, 2005
FY2006 Reconciliation Bill Awaits Final Approval, Will Reauthorize 1996 Welfare Reform Law
On December 19, the House approved, 212-206, the conference report for the FY2006 spending reconciliation bill (S. 1932), which establishesView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Completes Action on FY2006 Appropriations Bills
This week, Congress approved a continuing resolution to fund government programs until December 31, 2005. The House and Senate bothView More
December 21, 2005
DoD Authorization Conference Report Approved by Congress
On December 19, the House approved, 374-41, the conference report for the FY2006 defense authorization bill (H.R. 1815). The SenateView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Approves NASA Reauthorization Bill
On December 17, the House approved, by voice vote, the conference report for a bill (S. 1281) to reauthorize theView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Approves 12th Extension of Welfare Programs
On December 19, the House approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (H.R. 4635) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Reauthorizes Mental Health Parity Legislation
On December 17, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 4579) to reauthorize the Mental Health Parity ActView More
December 21, 2005
Higher Education Act Extension Approved By Congress
On December 17, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 4525) to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (P.L.View More
December 21, 2005
House Approves Border Security Bill
After two days of debate, the House approved, 239-182, a bill (H.R. 4437) on December 16 that would enhance internationalView More