October 1, 2004
Senate Reauthorizes State Justice Institute
On September 30, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a substitute amendment to a bill (H.R. 2714) that would reauthorizeView More
Violence Against Women
October 1, 2004
Panel Authorizes Humanitarian Assistance for Sudan
On September 30, the House International Relations Subcommittee on Africa approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 5061) that wouldView More
September 24, 2004
Senate Forges Ahead on FY2005 Appropriations Bills
This week, the House completed its consideration of the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies spending bill. The Senate approved theView More
September 24, 2004
DNA Analysis Bills Headed for Floor Action
After months of scheduling and postponing the mark-up, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, 11-7, a legislative package (S. 1700) onView More
September 18, 2004
Senate Appropriations Committee Swings Into Action on FY2005 Appropriations Bills
This week, the Senate completed its consideration of the Homeland Security spending bill and began its consideration of the MilitaryView More
September 17, 2004
House Condemns Human Rights Abuses in Syria
On September 13, the House approved, 342-0, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 363) condemning the numerous violations of human rightsView More
September 10, 2004
Senate Committee Hears Testimony from Secretary Powell on Sudan
On September 9, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard testimony from Secretary of State Colin Powell on the current crisisView More
July 23, 2004
Congress Declares Genocide in Sudan
On July 22, the House approved, 422-0, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 467) declaring that the atrocities committed in theView More
July 23, 2004
Senate and House Committees Extend Benefits for Women Veterans
On July 20, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, legislation (S. 2485) to improve veterans’ benefits. SponsoredView 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