Education
S. Con. Res. 58—-Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) / Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (10/07/05)—A concurrent resolution supporting “Lights On Afterschool”, a national celebration of after-school programs.
International
H. Res. 490—-Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-CA) / International Relations (10/07/05)—A resolution urging the United Nations to establish a commission on the prevention of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation.
Miscellaneous
S. Res. 272—-Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) / (10/07/05)—A resolution recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley; considered and agreed to.
Tax Policy
H.R. 4030—-Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) / Ways and Means (10/07/05)—A bill to repeal the inflation adjustment of the earned income threshold used in determining the refundable portion of the child tax credit and to restore the threshold to its original amount.
Veterans
H.R. 4046—-Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME) / Veterans Affairs (10/07/05)—A bill to provide authority, in certain cases, for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide care for the newborn children of veterans who have been provided maternity care by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
