July 27, 2001
Hate Crimes Expansion Approved by Senate Committee
On July 26, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, 12-7, a bill (S. 625) that would expand federal hate crimes. CommitteeView More
July 27, 2001
Genetic Discrimination Subject of Two Hearings
This week, a House subcommittee and a Senate committee held hearings to discuss forms of genetic discrimination. The hearings followView More
July 27, 2001
Senate Committee Examines Entertainment Ratings
On July 25, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine entertainment ratings and how well they areView More
July 27, 2001
Bills Introduced
Crime H.R. 2601—-Rep. Adam H. Putnam (R-FL) / Judiciary (07/24/01)—A bill to provide penalties for the enticement of children whichView More
July 20, 2001
Faith-Based Bill Passes the House
The House on July 19 voted, 233-198, to allow religious organizations to compete equally with other organizations for federal fundsView More
July 20, 2001
Congress Approves FY2001 Supplemental Conference Report
On July 20, the House voted, 375-30, to approve the conference report for the FY2001 supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 2216).View More
July 20, 2001
House Approves Commerce-Justice-State Spending Bill
After two days of consideration, the House on July 18 approved, 408-19, the FY2002 Commerce, Justice, State, and Related AgenciesView More
July 20, 2001
House Begins Consideration of FY2002 Foreign Operations Bill
The House on July 19 began consideration of the FY2002 Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Agencies appropriations bill (H.R.View More
July 20, 2001
Bankruptcy Reform Bill Moves to Conference
Despite repeated objections by Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN), the Senate on July 17 approved, 82-16, the House-passed bankruptcy reform billView More
July 20, 2001
Education Bill Moves to Conference
On July 18, the House approved, 424-5, a motion to appoint 14 conferees to serve on a conference committee withView More