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Bills Introduced

Abortion

H.R. 5276—-Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)/Energy and Commerce (5/11/10)—A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed regarding the pain experienced by their unborn child.

Education

H.R. 5285—-Rep. Judy Biggert/Education and Labor, Financial Services (5/12/10)—A bill to provide education for homeless children and youths, and for other purposes.

Health

S. Res. 530—-Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI)/Considered and agreed to (5/14/10)—A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of “National Women’s Health Week 2010,” and for other purposes.

International

H.R. 5268—-Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA)/Foreign Affairs (5/11/10)—A bill to provide assistance to improve maternal and newborn health in developing countries, and for other purposes.

Miscellaneous

H. Res. 1345—-Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY)/Oversight and Government Reform (5/11/10)—A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Lena Calhoun Horne.

H. Con. Res. 277—-Rep. Charles Rangel/Oversight and Government Reform (5/12/10)—A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers and created opportunities for generations of African American performers who followed in her footsteps.

S. Res. 529—-Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)/Considered and agreed to (5/14/10)—A resolution celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.

Tax Policy 

H.R. 5260—-Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA)/Ways and Means (5/11/10)—A bill to repeal the phase-down of the credit percentage for the dependent care tax credit.