May 19, 2000
Committee Approves International Abduction Resolution
A resolution (H. Con. Res. 293) calling for compliance with a treaty on international abduction was approved, by voice vote,View More
International
May 12, 2000
House Passes International Trafficking Bill
On May 9, the House passed, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 3244) aimed at preventing international trafficking, specifically inView More
May 5, 2000
CEDAW Subject of House Committee Hearing
The House International Relations Committee held a May 3 hearing to discuss international efforts to end discrimination against women, specificallyView More
April 14, 2000
Committee Approves International Adoption Bill
A bill (S. 682) designed to implement a treaty on international adoption was approved, by voice vote, on April 13View More
March 24, 2000
Senate Committee Approves Reauthorization of Foreign Aid Programs
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee on March 23 approved, by voice vote, a bill (as-yet-unnumbered) that would reauthorize for oneView More
March 24, 2000
Compromise on International Adoption Approved by Committee
On March 22, legislation (H.R. 2909) designed to implement a treaty on international adoption was approved, 28-0, by the HouseView More
March 17, 2000
Committee Approves HIV/AIDS Africa Trust Fund
One week after holding a hearing on the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa, the House Banking and Financial Services Committee onView More
March 10, 2000
HIV/AIDS Subject of Banking Committee Hearing
The House Banking and Financial Services Committee held a March 8 hearing to discuss the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. MembersView More
March 10, 2000
Country Reports Highlight Human Rights Abuses Against Women
Every year since 1977 the State Department has issued its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Following the FebruaryView More
February 25, 2000
Senate Hearing Focuses on Trafficking in Women and Children
Highlighting a growing international problem, the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs held a hearingView More