October 4, 2002
Birth Defects Prevention Bill Approved by Senate
On October 2, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 2980) that would reauthorize the Birth Defects PreventionView More
October 4, 2002
Fragile X Resolution Approved by House
On October 1, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 389) expressing congressional support for increased researchView More
October 4, 2002
House Resolution Urges Permanent Marriage Tax Relief
On October 2, the House approved, 285-130, a resolution (H. Res. 543) urging Congress to make permanent the marriage taxView More
October 4, 2002
House Judiciary Committee Approves Comprehensive Child Abduction Bill
On October 2, one day after a subcommittee hearing and mark-up, the House Judiciary Committee approved an omnibus bill (H.R.View More
October 4, 2002
House Panel Approves Legislation to Speed Approval of Medical Devices
The House Energy and Commerce Committee made quick work of a bill (H.R. 3580) aimed at expediting the Food andView More
October 4, 2002
Stronger Safety Standards for Child Safety Seats Approved by House Committee
The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 5504) that would require the Department ofView More
October 4, 2002
Committee Approves Transportation Spending Bill
On October 1, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, the FY2003 transportation and related agencies appropriations bill (as-yet-unnumbered).View More
October 4, 2002
Child Pornography Law Subject of Senate Hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an October 2 hearing to examine two legislative proposals (S. 2520/H.R. 4623) that would reviseView More
October 4, 2002
Women Veterans’ Health Care Programs Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held an October 2 hearing to discuss the status of women’s health careView More
October 4, 2002
Social Security Report Gets Mixed Reviews at Senate Hearing
On October 3, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to examine the recommendations of the President’s Commission to StrengthenView More