December 21, 2005
Veterans’ Legislation Includes Newborn Care Provision
On December 22, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1182) to expand health care services for veterans.View More
Health
December 9, 2005
Panel Addresses Pulmonary Hypertension and Chronic Pain
On December 8, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine federal research efforts onView More
November 14, 2005
Senate Continues Consideration of Defense Authorization Bill
On November 4, after a four-month delay, the Senate resumed consideration of the FY2006 defense authorization bill (S. 1042). DebateView More
November 14, 2005
House Supports National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
On November 7, the House approved, 348-0, a resolution (H. Res. 444) supporting the goals and ideals of National OvarianView More
October 28, 2005
Bill Reauthorizing Breast Cancer Research Stamp Heads to White House
On October 27, the House approved, without objection, a bill (S. 37) to reauthorize the breast cancer research stamp forView More
October 28, 2005
Senate Passes Last FY2006 Appropriations Bill, Awaits Conference Action
This week, the House approved the conference report for the FY2006 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and RelatedView More
October 28, 2005
Congress Begins FY2006 Spending Reconciliation Process
This week, House and Senate authorizing committees marked up portions of the FY2006 spending reconciliation bill (as-yet-unnumbered). Under the FY2006View More
October 28, 2005
Panel Reauthorizes Indian Health Care Improvement Act
On October 27, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, a bill (S. 1057) to reauthorize the IndianView More
October 21, 2005
Congress Temporarily Extends Health Programs, Unemployment Benefits for States Affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
On October 19, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3971) that would temporarily extend health programs authorizedView More
October 21, 2005
FY2006 Appropriations Bills Move Through Senate
This week, the Senate approved the FY2006 Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and DistrictView More