September 30, 2005
House Votes to Reauthorize VAWA
September 28, the House voted, 415-4, to reauthorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) through FY2009. The measure (H.R. 3402) alsoView More
Violence Against Women
September 30, 2005
Committee Supports National Campus Safety Awareness Month
On September 29, the House Government Reform Committee approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (H. Res. 15) supporting the goalsView More
September 16, 2005
Senate Continues Work on FY2006 Appropriations Bills
This week, the Senate approved the FY2006 Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies bill and began itsView More
September 16, 2005
Senate Supports Campus Safety Awareness Month
On September 14, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 221) supporting the goals and ideals ofView More
September 9, 2005
VAWA Approved by Senate Committee
On September 8, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, a comprehensive bill (S. 1197) to reauthorize and expandView More
July 29, 2005
House Committee Approves DOJ Reauthorization; Includes VAWA Reauthorization
On July 27, the House Judiciary Committee made quick work of approving a bill (H.R. 3402) to reauthorize the DepartmentView More
July 29, 2005
Panel Examines Allegations of Sexual Exploitation by UN Peacekeepers
On July 27, the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Operations and Terrorism held a hearing on efforts to reformView More
July 22, 2005
Hearing on the Reauthorization of VAWA Focused on Gains and the Road Ahead
On July 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).View More
July 16, 2005
Senate Committee Action
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies On July 14, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved, 27-0, the FY2006View More
June 24, 2005
House Rushes to Complete FY2006 Appropriations Before the July 4th Recess
This week, the House approved the Department of Defense and Legislative Branch spending bills and was expected to complete theView More