December 13, 2013
Senate Committee Approves Child Welfare, Medicare Beneficiary Bills
On December 12, the Senate Finance Committee approved, by voice vote, the Supporting At-Risk Children Act (as-yet-unnumbered), and the SustainableView More
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November 22, 2013
Senate Begins Consideration of Defense Authorization Bill
This week, the Senate began its deliberation of the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1197). The Senate Armed ServicesView More
November 15, 2013
House Passes PREEMIE Bill
On November 12, the House approved, by voice vote, the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver InfantsView More
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
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