September 9, 2005
VAWA Approved by Senate Committee
On September 8, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, by voice vote, a comprehensive bill (S. 1197) to reauthorize and expandView More
Domestic Violence
July 29, 2005
House Committee Approves DOJ Reauthorization; Includes VAWA Reauthorization
On July 27, the House Judiciary Committee made quick work of approving a bill (H.R. 3402) to reauthorize the DepartmentView More
July 22, 2005
Hearing on the Reauthorization of VAWA Focused on Gains and the Road Ahead
On July 19, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).View More
May 27, 2005
Panel Rejects Amendment to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
On May 25, during consideration of a bill (H.R. 800) to protect firearm manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and importers from liability,View More
November 23, 2004
108th Congress At-A-Glance
The 108th Congress adjourned on December 8 after completing action on legislation to overhaul the nation’s intelligence system. Other majorView More
October 1, 2004
Senate Supports National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On September 28, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 438) supporting the goals and ideals ofView More
October 1, 2004
Indian Child Protection Bill Approved by Senate
On September 29, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a bill (S. 1601) to reauthorize the Indian Child Protection andView More
September 24, 2004
Committees Aim to Prevent Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
On September 20, the Senate Finance Committee approved, 20-0, a substitute amendment to the Elder Justice Act (S. 333). TheView More
May 14, 2004
Third Senate Panel Holds Hearing on Healthy Marriage Initiative
On May 13, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space examined the impacts of marriageView More
May 7, 2004
Second Panel Holds Hearing on Healthy Marriages
On May 4, the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security and Family Policy heard testimony on the benefits of aView More