July 23, 2004
House Recognizes Importance of Food Distribution in Schools
On July 19, the House approved, 367-4, a resolution (S. Con. Res. 114) calling on the administration to work withView More
Family Support
July 23, 2004
Senate Hearing Examines States’ Response to Military Families
On July 21, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Children and Families and the Senate Armed ForcesView More
July 23, 2004
Affordable Housing Focus of House Panel Hearing
On July 20, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity held a hearing to discuss a GovernmentView More
July 16, 2004
Congress Continues Work on FY2005 Appropriations Bills
This week, the House approved the following spending bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; LegislativeView More
July 16, 2004
Chronic Homelessness Focus of House Panel Hearing
On July 13, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity held a hearing on the Samaritan InitiativeView More
July 9, 2004
Action on FY2005 Appropriations Bills Stalls in Senate
This week, the House approved two of the thirteen FY2005 appropriations bills: Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary,View More
June 25, 2004
House Approves Temporary Extension of Welfare Programs
On June 22, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 4589) to extend the 1996 welfare reform lawView More
June 25, 2004
Congress Reauthorizes Child Nutrition Programs
On June 23, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 2507) to reauthorize child nutrition programs set toView More
June 25, 2004
Congressional Floor Action Begins on FY2005 Appropriations Bills
This week, the House and Senate approved the FY2005 Department of Defense spending bill. At press time, the House wasView More
June 25, 2004
Fatherhood Resolution Approved by Senate
On June 18, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 379) protecting, promoting, and celebrating fatherhood. TheView More