On December 4, the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues elected its leadership for the 114th Congress. Reps. Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) will serve as co-chairs; Reps. Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) will serve as the vice chairs.
Health- On December 3, the House approved, by voice vote, the Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act (H.R. 669).
Military- On December 4, the House approved, 300-119, an amendment to H.R. 3979, compromise legislation for the National Defense Authorization Act.
International- On December 4, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed, by unanimous consent, the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act (S. 2946).
Violence Against Women- On December 2, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a hearing, “Addressing Domestic Violence in Professional Sports.”
