| Latest Action: 05/02/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3749; text as passed Senate: CR S3749; text of measure as introduced: CR S3748)
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and designating May 3, 2008, as "National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day".
| | Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Child health, Data banks, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Health counseling, Health information systems, Health policy, Hereditary diseases, Infants, Medical care, Medical laboratories, Medical research, Medical screening, Medical tests Latest Action: 05/02/2008 - Cleared for White House.
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To make technical corrections regarding the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007.
| | Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3453-3454; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3453-3454; text of measure as introduced: CR S3448)
Bill TextA resolution designating April 30, 2008, as "Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans", and for other purposes. 4/28/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates April 30, 2008, as Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Middle East and North Africa, Nonprofit organizations, Peace, Social services, Youth Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3452-3453; text as passed Senate: CR S3453; text of measure as introduced: CR S3447)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, an organization promoting understanding, reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions of conflict. 4/28/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the founding of Seeds of Peace, and honors its accomplishments in promoting understanding and peace among youth from the Middle East and other regions of conflict around the world. Recognizes Seeds of Peace as a model of hope for living together in peace and security. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Child health, Commemorations, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Environmental protection, Indoor air pollution, Medical care, Medicine, School buildings, Special days Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3446-3447)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day". 4/28/2008--Introduced. Recognizes April 28, 2008, as National Healthy Schools Day. | | Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3408)
Bill TextA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. 4/24/2008--Introduced. Designates May 1, 2008, as National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. | | Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Mr. Gutierrez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes. 4/22/2008--Introduced. Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Requires the coin design to be emblematic of the 100 years of the organization. Restricts issuance of such coins to February 8 through December 31, 2010. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin. Requires payment of such surcharges to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, to be made available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard-to-serve areas. | | Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3268-3269; text as passed Senate: CR S3269; text of measure as introduced: CR S3263)
Bill TextA resolution designating April 25, 2008, as "Global Youth Service Day". 4/22/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of the United States and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond among young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation. Designates April 25, 2008, as Global Youth Service Day. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, AIDS (Disease), Armed forces, Brain, Clothing, Coinsurance, Collection of accounts, Continuing education, Defense policy, Dentists, Department of Veterans Affairs, Disabled, Education, Executive departments, Families Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160, S3161)
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' health care benefits, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Budgets, Child development, Child welfare, Compensatory education, Counseling, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Federally-guaranteed loans, Government lending, Higher education, Mentoring, Secondary education, Sex education, Sexual abstinence Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide grants for school-based mentoring programs for at risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy, and to provide student loan forgiveness for mentors participating in such programs. 4/15/2008--Introduced. Mentor-Mentee Teen Pregnancy Reduction Act of 2008 - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to local educational agencies or community-based organizations for the creation of school-based programs that provide mentoring to at-risk teenage girls to prevent and reduce teen pregnancy. Requires program mentors to be women who: (1) have received at least a baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education; (2) are mentoring no more than two program mentees; and (3) are trained and screened to encourage mentees to engage in responsible, goal-orientated behavior, delay their sexual [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Caregivers, Child abuse, Child health, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Families, Head injuries, Health education, Infants, Medical care, Medicine, Parent and child, Special weeks, Stress (Psychology) Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3210)
Bill TextA resolution designating the third week of April 2008 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week". 4/21/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the third week of April 2008 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week. Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses. Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it. | | Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3103; text as passed Senate: CR S3103; text of measure as introduced: CR S3082)
Bill TextA resolution designating the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child". 4/16/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of April 13-19, 2008, as "Week of the Young Child." | | Also tagged in: Adoption, Childbirth, Congress, Congressional agencies, Congressional employees, Congressional reporting requirements, Employee vacations, Families, Family leave, Federal employees, Federal libraries, Foster home care, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government employees, Government information, Governmental investigations Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government. H. Rept. 110-624, Part I.
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To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Authorization, Birth defects, Budgets, Congress, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to child health services, Government information, Government publicity, Hereditary diseases, Infant mortality, Infants, Legislation, Medical care, Medical laboratories, Medical screening Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2983; text as passed Senate: CR S2983; text of measure as introduced: CR S2980)
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A concurrent resolution to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1858.
| | Also tagged in: Adoption, Childbirth, Congress, Congressional agencies, Congressional employees, Congressional reporting requirements, Employee vacations, Families, Family leave, Federal employees, Federal libraries, Foster home care, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government employees, Government information, Governmental investigations Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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To provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.
| | Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2411)
Bill TextExpressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to provide attention to the tragic circumstances that face some of our Nation's children on a daily basis and to underscore our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect so that all children can live in safety and security. 4/16/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses support for the designation of April 2008 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Afghanistan, Armed forces, Birth defects, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Day care, Defense policy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Education, Epidemiology Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Associations, institutions, etc., Charities, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Military dependents, Social services, Special months Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635)
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A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
| | Also tagged in: Art, Budgets, Child abuse, Child development, Child health, Child nutrition, Class size, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Criminal justice, Curricula, Day care, Disabled, Education Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 3/14/2008 S2142)
Bill TextA bill to provide for Kindergarten Plus programs. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Kindergarten Plus Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to states to provide Kindergarten Plus (K+) programs of voluntary full days of kindergarten during the summer before and the summer after their traditional kindergarten school year. Directs the Secretary to ensure, to the extent possible, that each grant is of sufficient size to enable the state to provide K+ to all eligible students served by the local educational agencies (LEAs) within the state with the highest concentrations of eligible students. Makes children eligible to participate in such programs if they are: (1) five-years old or will be eligible to attend kindergarten at the beginning of the next school year; (2) from a family with an income at or below 185% of the poverty line; and (3) not already served by a high-quality program in the summer before or the summer after the child enters [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2166)
Bill TextA resolution designating the week beginning March 16, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week". 3/14/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of March 16 through 22, 2008, as "National Safe Place Week." | | Also tagged in: Autism, Budgets, Child development, Child health, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Disabled, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Employee training, Families, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Job training, Medical care Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 3/14/2008 S2163)
Bill TextA resolution designating April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Designates April 2008 as National Autism Awareness Month. Expresses support for increasing federal funding for autism research. Stresses the need to begin early intervention services soon after an individual has been diagnosed with autism. Expresses support for the federal government funding 40% of the costs needed to educate children with disabilities. Recognizes the shortage of appropriately trained teachers and the importance of worker training programs that meet the needs of developmentally disabled individuals. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Ambulatory care, Budgets, Case management, Department of Health and Human Services, Education, Executive departments, Federal aid to child health services, Federal-state relations, Finance, Health insurance, Health policy, Higher education, Intergovernmental fiscal relations, Law, Managed care Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 719.
Bill TextTo extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, and for other purposes. 4/23/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 22, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Appropriations Act, 2007 to extend until April 1, 2009, the moratorium on implementation of a proposed rule ("Medicaid Program; Cost Limit for Providers Operated by Units of Government and Provisions To Ensure the Integrity of Federal-State Financial Partnership") relating to the federal-state financial partnerships under titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA).[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Child health, Commemorations, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Environmental protection, Indoor air pollution, Medical care, Medicine, School buildings, Special days Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill TextExpressing support for designation of April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day". 3/14/2008--Introduced. Supports the designation of a National Healthy Schools Day. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Church and social problems, Civil rights, Counseling, Crime prevention, Criminal justice, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to law enforcement, Mentoring, Nonprofit organizations, Nonviolence, Religion, Secondary education Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo authorize the Attorney General to award grants to eligible entities to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, adolescents, teachers, families, and community leaders on the principles and practice of nonviolence. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to state or local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based entities to prevent or alleviate the effects of community violence by educating, mentoring, and counseling youth regarding the principles and application of nonviolence in conflict resolution. Gives grant priority to applicants that agree to use the funds in communities experiencing an increase in violence, but lacking the resources to address violence prevention. | | Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to protect consumers, and especially young consumers, from skyrocketing credit card debt, unfair credit card practices, and deceptive credit offers. 3/12/2008--Introduced. Credit Card Reform Act of 2008 - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to permit a consumer reporting agency to furnish a consumer report in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if the report indicates that the consumer is age 21 or older. Allows 18-year olds to elect to have their name and address included in any agency list. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit a credit card issuer from changing the terms of a credit card under an open end consumer credit plan: (1) before the scheduled contract expiration or renewal date; and (2) until the issuer has published all contract changes in any mandatory disclosures. Establishes a cardholder right to repay all existing balances on a terminated or expired credit card account [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Aliens, Authorization, Budgets, Child health, Condoms, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuum of care, Crime prevention, Crimes against women, Criminal justice, Developing countries, Drugs Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-325. Minority views filed.
Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes. 3/7/2008--Introduced. Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to revise the provisions of the President's comprehensive five-year global strategy to combat HIV/AIDS. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group on HIV/AIDS headed by the Global AIDS Coordinator and comprised of representatives from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Extends funding for: (1) the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria; (2) the Vaccine Fund; (3) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Budgets, Child health, Community health services, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Dental care, Dentistry, Dentists, Education, Federal aid to child health services, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to health facilities, Health education Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A bill to expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Alabama, Athletes, Breast cancer, Charitable contributions, Charities, Child welfare, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Disabled, Football, Hurricanes, Louisiana, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Mississippi Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill TextRecognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Recognizes Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League and commends his generosity to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, his work with Deanna Favre in breast cancer research, and his charitable work to benefit disabled children in Mississippi and Wisconsin. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - S.AMDT.4380 Amendment SA 4380 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 79.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Aged, Alaska, Armed forces, Authorization, Black colleges, Budgets, Business, Child health, Citizenship education, Colleges, Communications, Community and school, Community development, Compensatory education, Computer literacy Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1560-1561)
Bill TextTo reauthorize and reform the national service laws. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act, or the GIVE Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NSCA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to revise the programs under such Acts and reauthorize appropriations for such programs through FY2012. Revises under NSCA: (1) the School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning programs and Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service (Learn and Serve programs); (2) National Service Trust programs (AmeriCorps); (3) the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC); and (4) the Investment for Quality and Innovation program. Eliminates the current Community-Based Learn and Serve programs. Establishes a new Learn and Serve program, Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research, providing matching grants to: (1) provide community service-learning opportunities to elementary and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Ballistic missile defenses, Bonds, Border patrols, Brain, Budget deficits, Budget reconciliation, Budget resolutions Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1190 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. Con. Res. 70 and H. Con. Res. 312. Measure will be considered read. The rule adopts as an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text H. Co
Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. 3/13/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2008-FY2013 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Budgets, Child health, Community health services, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Dental care, Dentistry, Dentists, Education, Federal aid to child health services, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to health facilities, Health education Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi
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To expand the dental workforce and improve dental access, prevention, and data reporting, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Authors and authorship, Books, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Families, Humanities, Parent and child, Reading, Special days Latest Action: 02/29/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1436; text as passed Senate: CR S1436; text of measure as introduced: CR S1433)
Bill TextA resolution designating March 3, 2008, as "Read Across America Day". 2/29/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates March 3, 2008, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 11th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Aggression, Armed forces, Central African Republic, Chad, Child labor, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Defense policy, Democracy, Displaced persons, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights, Insurgency Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextCalling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan. 5/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses concern about the safety and well-being of innocent civilians in Chad and the refugees from Darfur and the Central African Republic. Condemns Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the National Congress Party for their support of the armed rebellion in Chad. Calls on all parties to seek a negotiated settlement. Urges the government of Chad to: (1) engage in a national dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement; (2) protect its [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Air force, Appellate courts, Apprenticeship, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Automobiles, Burns, Business, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Contracts, Cost of living adjustments, Counseling Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor and education, and other benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. 2/14/2008--Introduced. Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008 - Revises veterans' insurance benefits matters to: (1) direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to grant level-premium term life insurance to certain service-disabled veterans; (2) increase the maximum amount of supplemental service disabled veterans' insurance for totally disabled veterans; (3) provide retroactive traumatic injury coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program for certain members of the Armed Forces who incurred a traumatic injury in the line of duty; (4) provide for the designation of a recipient of funds for traumatic injury coverage when the member is mentally incapacitated or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness; and (5) increase the maximum loan guarantee amount under the veterans' [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 01/25/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S332)
Bill TextA resolution designating January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month". 1/25/2008--Introduced. Designates January 2008 as National Mentoring Month. Praises those who are already serving as mentors. Encourages others to volunteer as mentors. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Air force, Air piracy, Airports, Alaska, Alien labor, Alien property, Ammunition, Anniversaries, Annuities, Appellate procedure, Armed forces Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextTo provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 1/28/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 16, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aged, Civil rights, Collection of accounts, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Discrimination in medical care, Estates (Law), Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to child health services, Finance, Health insurance, Health policy, Indian children, Indian medical care, Insurance premiums Latest Action: 01/08/2008 - Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/19/2007. With written report No. 110-255.
Bill TextAn original bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve health care provided to Indians under the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Programs, and for other purposes. 1/8/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends titles XVIII (Medicare), XIX (Medicaid), and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the eligibility of the Indian Health Service (IHS) for payments under such programs to Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Urban Indian Organizations (Indian health programs).(Sec. 3) Amends SSA title XI to: (1) eliminate the National Commission on Children; and (2) require the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Aged, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Budgets, Cancer, Congress, Congressional agencies, Congressional reorganization, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing resolutions, Defense policy, Department of Health and Human Services, Diabetes Latest Action: 12/29/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextA bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes. 12/29/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 - (Sec. 101) Title I: Increase in Physician Payment Update; Extension of the Physician Quality Reporting System - (Sec. 101) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) increase the physician payment update; (2) revise the Physician Assistance and Quality Initiative Fund, adding limitations on expenditures; and (3) extend through 2009 the physician quality reporting system Amends the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 to provide for transitional bonus incentive payments for quality reporting in 2008,[...] show full description | | Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15925)
Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit parents should be passed by each State, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Congress that joint custody laws for fit parents should be passed by each state, so that more children are raised with the benefits of having a father and a mother in their lives. | | Also tagged in: Child development, Child health, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Department of Health and Human Services, Executive departments, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Names, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Research centers, Science policy Latest Action: 12/21/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextA bill to rename the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. 12/21/2007--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Public Health Service Act to rename the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as the "Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development." | | Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide equitable access for foster care and adoption services for Indian children in tribal areas, and for other purposes. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007 - Amends part E (Federal Payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to authorize an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or tribal consortium (tribe) operating a foster care program to receive federal foster care maintenance payments for children placed in its custody if the tribe: (1) operates a foster care program under part E; (2) has a cooperative agreement with the state for such purpose; or (3) submits a description of the arrangements made for the payment of funds and the provision of the required child welfare services and protections. Specifies provisions for the modification of plans and certain other requirements regarding the operation of foster care programs.[...] show full description | | Latest Action: 12/12/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15372-15373; text as passed Senate: CR S15373; text of measure as introduced: CR S15252)
Bill TextA resolution congratulating Boys Town on its 90th anniversary celebration. 12/12/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the heartfelt congratulations of the Senate to the Boys Town family on the historic occasion of its 90th anniversary. Extends its thanks to the extraordinary Boys Town community for its important work with our Nation's children and families. | | Also tagged in: Bacteria, Budgets, Child health, Drug resistance in microorganisms, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Health education, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Preventive medicine, School districts, School health programs, Secondary education Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
Bill TextTo provide $30,000,000 in funding to the Department of Education to provide assistance to public school districts for the prevention of drug resistant infections. 12/11/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Education to provide informational and monetary assistance to public school districts to thwart the spread of certain drug resistant pathogens among students in kindergarten through grade 12. | | Also tagged in: Books, Budgets, Child health, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Families, Federal aid to child health services, Federal aid to education, Grants-in-aid, Humanities, Medical care, Medicine, Nonprofit organizations, Parent and child, Reading, Social services Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo aid and support pediatric involvement in reading and education. 12/11/2007--Introduced. Prescribe A Book Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a Pediatric Early Literacy program under which the Secretary of Education awards matching grants to nonprofit organizations for the implementation of three-part models through which: (1) health care providers encourage parents to read aloud to their children and offer them recommendations and strategies for doing so; (2) health care providers give each visiting child between the ages of six months and five-years a new, developmentally appropriate children's book to take home and keep; and (3) volunteers reading to children in health care facility waiting areas show parents the techniques and pleasures of reading aloud to children. Requires that the books provided to children under the program be obtained at a discount. | | Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Business, Child health, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Debt relief, Department of State, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Economic assistance, Economic development, Education, Elementary and secondary education Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-331.
Bill TextA bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. 4/24/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Global Poverty Act of 2007 - Directs the President, through the Secretary of State, to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the U.S. foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day. Requires the strategy to contain specific and measurable [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo authorize States to use funds provided for the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program to provide vouchers to cover tuition costs at private schools, and transportation costs to and from public schools, of foster children of all ages. 12/6/2007--Introduced. School Choice for Foster Kids Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to authorize states to use funds provided under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence program to provide vouchers to foster children of all ages to cover their elementary and secondary private school tuition and public school transportation costs. | | Latest Action: 12/17/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Bill TextA resolution designating the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008, as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week". 12/17/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of February 4, 2007, as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Budgets, Child abuse, Communications, Compensatory education, Criminal justice, Dropouts, Drug abuse, Drug abuse prevention, Drugs and youth, Education, Education of the disadvantaged, Educational accountability, Educational innovations, Educational technology, Elementary and secondary education Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize additional flexibility to a State with an unemployment rate that is equal to or greater than 125 percent of the national unemployment rate to transfer funds among programs made available to such State by various provisions of that Act, and for other purposes. 12/4/2007--Introduced. Maximizing the Use of Federal Education Funds for Job Creation Act of 2007 - Authorizes states with unemployment rates that equal or exceed 125% of the national unemployment rate to consolidate or transfer, without limitation, any funds made available to them from specified formula grant programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. | | Also tagged in: Accident prevention, Budgets, Child safety, Death, Education, Educational planning, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Families, Federal aid to education, Medical care, Medicine, Parent-school relationships, Safety measures Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips. 12/4/2007--Introduced. Phylicia's Law - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies applying for funds under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program to require schools sponsoring off-premises overnight field trips to develop, and provide to parents whose children are to be taken on such trips, written safety plans that include: (1) policies on curfews, room checks, and chaperone qualifications; and (2) emergency procedures to be followed when a serious injury or death occurs. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Federal aid to child health services, Health facilities, Health information systems, Health insurance, Health policy, Medicaid, Medical care, Medically uninsured, Medicine, Poor children, Welfare Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14621-14622)
Bill TextA bill to establish a demonstration project to provide for patient-centered medical homes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing medical assistance under the Medicaid program and child health assistance under the State Children's Health Insurance Program. 11/16/2007--Introduced. Medical Homes Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a three-year demonstration project under titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act for the implementation of a patient-centered medical home program to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in providing Medicaid and SCHIP assistance to an estimated 500,000 to 1 million targeted beneficiaries. | | Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14641-14642)
Bill TextA bill to establish an adoption process improvement pilot program. 11/16/2007--Introduced. Adoption Improvement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program of grants to child welfare agencies to effect long-range improvements in the adoption process by increasing prospective adoptive parent access to adoption information and strengthening agency responsiveness to prospective adoptive parents. Requires the Secretary also to: (1) research, through grant or contract, the successes and challenges of the programs established under the pilot program grants; and (2) include in the national annual review of child welfare agencies an examination of each state's progress regarding adoption information accessibility and agency responsiveness to prospective adoptive parents. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Child sexual abuse, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Disciplining of employees, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Federal aid to education, Federal-state relations, Fines (Penalties), Government information, Government paperwork Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextA bill to develop a national system of oversight of States for sexual misconduct in the elementary and secondary school system. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Student Protection Act - Requires that by FY2010 states have in effect laws and policies that require disciplining of any school, state, or local educational agency employee or volunteer who, having reason to believe another employee or volunteer has committed an act of sexual misconduct against a student, fails to report such act in the same manner the state requires the reporting of child abuse and neglect or, in the absence of such a requirement, as quickly as practicable. Requires each state to have a single, statewide commission for receiving and documenting such reports that: (1) establishes policies for investigating and reporting such allegations; and (2) has a toll-free number that can be used to report such allegations. Directs states to report to the Secretary of Education whenever an employee or volunteer [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14572-14573; text as passed Senate: CR S14573; text of measure as introduced: CR S14500)
Bill TextA resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. 11/15/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family. Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year. | | Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextExpressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family. Encourages the citizens of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and all throughout the year. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Congress, Department of Health and Human Services, Education, Education of the disadvantaged, Elementary and secondary education, Executive departments, Homeless, House of Representatives, Law, Legislation, Preschool education, Welfare Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14385, S14387)
Bill TextDirecting the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1429. 11/14/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1429 (Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulations that require Head Start agencies to implement policies and procedures to ensure that homeless children are identified and prioritized for enrollment. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Cultural relations, Hotels, motels, etc., Humanities, Nonprofit organizations, Social services, Transportation, Travel, Youth Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14418-14419; text as passed Senate: CR S14419; text of measure as introduced: CR S14404)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural understanding and to youth travel. 11/14/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates Hostelling International USA on its 75 years of service. Commends Hostelling International USA for its contributions to intercultural exchange and leadership in the field of youth travel. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Budgets, Child safety, Criminal justice, Department of Justice, Executive departments, Families, Grants-in-aid, Internet, Law, Parent and child, Technology, Telecommunication Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
Bill TextA bill to create a competitive grant program to provide for age-appropriate Internet education for children. 12/13/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Internet Safety Education Act of 2007 - Directs the Attorney General, subject to the availability of funds, to create and administer a competitive grant program for eligible organizations to carry out free, age-appropriate programs that promote Internet safety for children. Directs the Attorney General to define, by rule, the term "eligible organization." Authorizes appropriations. | | Also tagged in: Aid to dependent children, Armed forces, Black colleges, Budgets, Cash welfare block grants, Collection of accounts, Defense policy, Earned income tax credit, Education, Energy, Families, Federal aid to education, Foster home care, Guardian and ward, Higher education, Income tax Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextTo make certain technical corrections and transition amendments to the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. 11/13/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) College Cost Reduction and Access Act Technical Amendments of 2007 - Makes technical changes to amendments the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (the Act) made to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). Ensures that mandatory Pell grant funding made available for any fiscal year by such Act remains available for the succeeding fiscal year (thus, for the full Pell grant award year). Specifies the untaxed income and benefits which the Act excluded from the list of untaxed income and benefits considered in federal student need analyses (thereby, specifically excluding them from such analyses). Clarifies that students who were orphans, wards of the court, or in foster care when they were 13 or older are independent for federal student aid purposes. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: College costs, Education, Evaluation research (Social action programs), Families, Finance, Foster home care, Higher education, Housing, Housing finance, Job training, Personal budgets, Saving and investment, Social services, Vocational education, Welfare, Youth Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14298)
Bill TextA bill to provide Individual Development Accounts to support foster youths who are transitioning from the foster care system. 11/13/2007--Introduced. Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act, or FIRST Act - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make competitive grants to and enter into contracts with states (or state partners) to enable them to establish Individual Development Accounts for qualified foster youth to assist them in achieving self-support for housing, education, vocational training, and specified other purposes after leaving foster care. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Cultural relations, Hotels, motels, etc., Humanities, Nonprofit organizations, Social services, Transportation, Travel, Youth Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill TextRecognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural understanding and to youth travel. 11/8/2007--Introduced. Congratulates Hostelling International USA for its 75 years of service. Commends Hostelling International USA for its contributions to intercultural exchange and leadership in the field of youth travel. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Afghanistan, Armed forces, Comprehensive health care, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Criminal justice, Day care, Defense policy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Education, Employee training Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Perso |
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