May 19, 2017
House Committee Approves Child Protection, Human Trafficking Bills
On May 18, the House Judiciary Committee passed, by voice vote, H.R. 1973 , the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act,View More
Violence Against Women
May 12, 2017
Senate Recognizes National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
On May 8, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 159 , a resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals ofView More
May 12, 2017
DNA Testing, Child Protection Bill Clear Senate Committee
On May 11, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, S. 139 , the Rapid DNA Act, and S. 534 , the ProtectingView More
May 5, 2017
Senate Raises Awareness of Violence Against Native Women
On May 3, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 60 , a resolution designating May 5, 2017, as the “National DayView More
May 5, 2017
House Subcommittee Reviews Military Report on Sexual Harassment, Violence
On May 2, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel held a hearing , “Overview of the Annual Report onView More
March 31, 2017
Senate Committee Focuses on Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse
On March 28, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing , “Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse.” The hearing focused onView More
February 3, 2017
Senate Designates Stalking Awareness Month
On February 2, the Senate passed, by unanimous consent, S. Res. 41. Sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the resolutionView More
December 9, 2016
Senate Approves NDAA, Sends Measure to President
On December 8, the Senate approved, 92-7, the conference report for S. 2943, the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The HouseView More
December 9, 2016
State Department Authorization Clears House
On December 7, the House approved, by voice vote, S. 1635 , the Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act,View More
December 9, 2016
Bill Condemning Boko Haram Passes House
On December 7, the House passed, by voice vote, S. 1632 , a bill to require a regional strategy to address theView More