October 28, 2005
Senate Approves Bill Assisting Orphans and Vulnerable Children
On October 24, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (H.R. 1409) that would provide assistance for orphans andView More
October 28, 2005
Senate Passes Last FY2006 Appropriations Bill, Awaits Conference Action
This week, the House approved the conference report for the FY2006 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RelatedView More
October 28, 2005
Senate Approves Resolution Honoring the Life of Rosa Parks
On October 25, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 287) honoring the life of Rosa Parks,View More
October 28, 2005
Congress Honors Rosa Parks
On October 26, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 2967) that would designate the federal building locatedView More
October 28, 2005
Senate Supports National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On October 26, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 282) supporting the goals and ideals ofView More
October 21, 2005
Senate Approves Anti-Trafficking Treaty
On October 7, the Senate approved the ratification of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, EspeciallyView More
October 21, 2005
Congress Temporarily Extends Health Programs, Unemployment Benefits for States Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
On October 19, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3971) that would temporarily extend health programs authorizedView More
October 21, 2005
Congress Approves Bill Providing Mandatory Child Locks on Guns
On October 20, the House approved, 283-144, a bill (S. 397) prohibiting certain civil liability lawsuits against gun manufacturers, whichView More
October 21, 2005
FY2006 Appropriations Bills Move Through Senate
This week, the Senate approved the FY2006 Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and DistrictView More
October 21, 2005
Senate Supports “Lights on Afterschool!”
On October 19, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 280) supporting the goals and ideals ofView More