February 16, 2001
Bankruptcy Bill Approved by House Committee
Bankruptcy reform legislation (H.R. 333) was approved, 19-8, by the House Judiciary Committee following a contentious mark-up held on FebruaryView More
February 16, 2001
Education-Related Tax Proposals Reviewed by Committee
Several proposals aimed at improving educational opportunities through tax breaks were discussed during a February 15 hearing of the SenateView More
February 16, 2001
Bills Introduced
Abortion H. J. Res. 20—-Rep. James L. Oberstar (D-MN) / Judiciary (02/14/01)—A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the ConstitutionView More
February 2, 2001
Presidential Executive Order on International Family Planning
On January 22, President Bush signed an executive order reinstating restrictions on U.S. aid to international family planning groups, makingView More
February 2, 2001
Women’s Caucus Holds Elections; Leadership Slate Set for 107th Congress
The Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues on January 31 announced its leadership slate for the 107th Congress. The newly electedView More
February 2, 2001
Bills Introduced
Child Care H.R. 265—-Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) / Education and the Workforce, Government Reform, House Administration, Ways and MeansView More
November 17, 2000
Senate Passes Resolution on Role of Women in Suicide Bombings
On March 20, the Senate passed, by unanimous consent and without debate, a resolution (S. Res. 229) condemning the involvementView More
December 19, 2000
Congress Adjourns; LHHSE Spending Bill Contains Medicare Payments
The 106th Congress adjourned on December 15 after giving final approval to three FY2001 appropriations bills, as well as aView More
December 19, 2000
Malaria Prevention Bill Headed to President
On December 15, the House passed, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 2943) designed to prevent malaria worldwide, clearing theView More
December 19, 2000
Biomedical Institute Bill Headed to President
On December 15, the Senate passed, by unanimous consent, a bill (H.R. 1795) to establish a National Institute of BiomedicalView More