November 1, 2013
Senate Hearing Focuses on Veterans’ Legislation
On October 30, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing on several pieces of legislation affecting veterans, including the SurvivorsView More
Violence Against Women
July 19, 2013
Commerce, Justice Spending Bills Clear House, Senate Committees
House On July 17, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, its version of the FY2014 Commerce, Justice, Science,View More
October 12, 2007
House Passes Resolution Denouncing Gender-Based Persecution
On October 9, the House passed, 378-0, a resolution (H. Res. 32) denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domesticView More
October 5, 2007
House Passes Violence in Central America Resolution
On October 2, the House passed, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Res. 564) recognizing that violence in Central AmericaView More
October 5, 2007
Senate Begins Considering FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science Spending Bill
On October 4, the Senate began its consideration of the FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill (H.R.View More
September 28, 2007
Senate Committee Examines Violence Against Native American Women
On September 27, the Senate Indian Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the prevalence of, and solutions to, violenceView More
July 27, 2007
House Passes Resolution Addressing “Untouchable” Castes in India
On July 23, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 139), sponsored by Rep. Trent FranksView More
July 13, 2007
House Committee Approves Commerce, Justice, Science Spending Bill
On July 12, the House Appropriations Committee approved, by voice vote, the FY2008 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spendingView More
June 8, 2007
House Approves Legislation to Assist Afghan Women and Girls
On June 6, the House approved, 406-10, legislation (H.R. 2446) to provide aid to Afghanistan, including assistance to women andView More
May 25, 2007
House Committee Approves Assistance for Afghan Women and Girls
On May 23, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, legislation (H.R. 2446) to provide aid to Afghanistan.View More