October 4, 2013
CR Negotiations Continue Amid Government Shutdown
A partial shutdown of the federal government began at midnight on October 1, following the failure of the House andView More
Health
September 27, 2013
Infant Mortality Legislation Clears Senate
On September 25, the Senate passed the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) ReauthorizationView More
September 27, 2013
Newborn Screening Subject of Senate Hearing
On September 26, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing, “ Newborn Screening Saves Lives: The Past, Present, and Future of the Newborn Screening System. ” The hearing focused onView More
August 2, 2013
Senate Resolution Designates September for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
On July 30, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution ( S. Res. 205 ) designating September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.View More
July 26, 2013
Senate Committee Approves Veterans Affairs Legislation
On July 24, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, several pieces of legislation, including the Women VeteransView More
October 12, 2007
Another House Subcommittee Approves Mental Health Parity Bill, Breast Cancer Stamp Bill
Mental Health Parity On October 10, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved, by voice vote, the PaulView More
October 5, 2007
Senate Resolution Recognizes Importance of Mammography
On October 2, the Senate passed, by voice vote, a resolution (S. Res. 343) designating October 19, 2007, as “NationalView More
October 5, 2007
House Subcommittee Focuses on Family Smoking Prevention Act
On October 3, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on the Family Smoking Prevention andView More
September 28, 2007
Congress Approves Children’s Health Bill
This week, the House and Senate approved a bill (H.R. 976) to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance program (SCHIP).View More
September 28, 2007
House Passes Bill That Would Target AIDS in Prisons
On September 25, the Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007 (H.R. 1943), passed the House by voice vote. TheView More