August 1, 2003
Congress Sends Prison Rape Bill to President
On July 25, the House approved, by voice vote, legislation (S. 1435) aimed at reducing the incidence of prison rape.View More
Violence Against Women
July 25, 2003
Senate Approves Bill to Prevent Prison Rape
On July 21, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1435) intended to reduce incidents of prison rape.View More
July 11, 2003
Senate Considers State Department Authorization Bill
This week, the Senate considered the State Department authorization bill (S. 925). The bill was pulled from the Senate floorView More
July 11, 2003
House Committee Approves Bill Aimed at Reducing Prison Rape
On July 9, the House Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 1707) designed to reduce incidents ofView More
June 20, 2003
FY2004 Appropriations Bills Move Through House Committee and Subcommittees
This week, House appropriators began work on the FY2004 spending bills. The Appropriations Committee approved two bills, and five billsView More
June 13, 2003
House Approves Sexual Assault Resolution
On June 10, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (S. J. Res. 8) in recognition of National SexualView More
June 13, 2003
Subcommittee Approves Bill Aimed at Reducing Prison Rape
On June 12, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R.View More
May 9, 2003
House Committee Moves to Raise Awareness About Sexual Assault
On May 7, the House Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, a resolution (S. J. Res. 8) in recognition ofView More
April 11, 2003
Sexual Assault Awareness Resolution Approved by Committee
In recognition and support of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, on April 10, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved,View More
April 3, 2003
Senate, House Move to Address Sexual Misconduct at U.S. Air Force Academy
On March 31, Air Force Secretary James Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff, General John Jumper, appeared before theView More