January 26, 2007
Stalking Awareness Resolution Approved by Senate
On January 26, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 24) designating January 2007 as “National StalkingView More
Violence Against Women
June 17, 2006
House Panel Examines Trafficking and World Cup Brothels
On June 14, the House International Relations Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights, and International Operations heard testimony on sexView More
June 9, 2006
Senate Subcommittee Examines Prison Safety
On June 8, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Corrections, and Victims’ Rights held a hearing on safety and abuseView More
December 23, 2005
109th Congress At-A-Glance
Congress completed action on the FY2006 spending bills before adjourning for the year on December 22. Major accomplishments for theView More
December 22, 2005
FY2006 Appropriations Summary
Prior to adjourning for the year in December, Congress completed action on the FY2006 Labor, Health and Human Services, andView More
December 21, 2005
DOJ and VAWA Reauthorization Headed to President
Congress cleared legislation to reauthorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). On December 16,View More
December 21, 2005
Congress Completes Action on FY2006 Appropriations Bills
This week, Congress approved a continuing resolution to fund government programs until December 31, 2005. The House and Senate bothView More
December 21, 2005
House Approves Border Security Bill
After two days of debate, the House approved, 239-182, a bill (H.R. 4437) on December 16 that would enhance internationalView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Supports National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week
On December 13, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 275) designating the week of February 6,View More
December 9, 2005
Border Security Bill Moves Through House Committee
On December 8, the House Judiciary Committee approved, 23-15, a bill (H.R. 4437) that would enhance international land and maritimeView More