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Legislation
111th (2009-2010) Congress | 110th (2008-2009) Congress
DOMESTIC LEGISLATION
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590).
The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872).
Makes a number of health-related financing and revenue changes to (H.R. 3590). The Reconciliation Act also modifies higher education assistance.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (S.181 PCS)
To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
Paycheck Fairness Act of 2009 (S.182), (H.R.12)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex.
Healthy Families Act (S. 1152) (H.R. 2460)
This bill requires certain employers to provide a minimum of 7 days of paid sick leave.
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009 (S.354; H.R.626)
This bill provides for paid leave for federal employees for 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave allowed under current law. Currently, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) only requires that employers allow employees to take unpaid family leave. While this bill only applies to federal employees, it is an important step in recognizing the need for paid family/parental leave.
Prevention First Act of 2009 (S.21); (H.R.463)
This bill is comprised of eight separate acts intended to expand access to women’s health care, including reproductive health care that helps reduce unintended pregnancies and abortions. Some of these bills will be introduced as separate, free-standing, bills. The Responsible Education About Life Act (REAL) has been introduced.
INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATION
Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009 (H.R.2446)
Amends the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 to revise the provisions respecting assistance to women and girls in Afghanistan. Extends funding authority.
Resolution Opposing Shi’ite Personal Family Law in Afghanistan (S.CON.RES.19) (H.CON.RES.108)
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Shi’te Personal Status Law recently signed by Afghan President Hamid Karzai violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2009 (S.987); (H.R.2103)
A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage, and for other purposes.
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DOMESTIC LEGISLATION
Access to Birth Control Act (S.1555, H.R.2596)
A bill that would establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration- approved contraception.
The Prevention Through Affordable Access Act (S.2347, H.R.4054)
A bill to amend the title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics.
The Paycheck Fairness Act of 2007 (S.766, H.R.1338)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies of victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex.
The Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (S.559, H.R. 811)
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot under title III of such Act.
The Family and Workplace Balancing Act (H.R.2392)
A bill to provide family and medical need assistance, child care assistance, in-school and after school assistance and family care assistance to working families, and to encourage the establishment of family-friendly workplaces.
Freedom of Choice Act (S.1173) (H.R.1964)
This bill is to protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman’s freedom to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy.
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007 (S.3)
The House passed this bill on January 12, 2007 . It has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
College Student Relief Act of 2007 (S.282)(H.R.5)
This bill to reduce the interest rates on federal student loans passed the House on January 17 and has gone to the Senate.
Healthy Families Act of 2007 (S.910.IS) (H.R.1542.IH)
This bill requires certain employers to provide a minimum paid sick leave of 7 days.
Prevention First Act (S.21) (H.R. 819)
A bill to expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce the number of abortions, and improve access to women's health care
Women's Equality Act (S.J.RES.10) (H.J. RES. 40)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (S.181 PCS)
To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
The Afghan Freedom and Security Support Act (H.R.2446)
A bill to reauthorize and amend the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 and for other purposes. This bill, which includes the language in the Afghan Women’s Empowerment Act of 2002, has passed the House and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The Global Democracy Promotion Act (S.1744, H.R.619)
This bill repeals the Global Gag Rule by prohibiting the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R.3887)
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons.
The International Child Marriage Prevention and Protection Act of 2007 (S.1998)
A bill to reduce child marriage. Companion bill to H.R.3175.
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2007 (H.R.3175)
A bill to protect girls in developing countries through the prevention of child marriage. Companion bill to S. 1998.
CEDAW: The U.N. Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (H.Res.101)
A resolution for the purpose of expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Denouncing Female Genital Mutilation (H.RES.32)
A resolution denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation and other gender-based persecutions.
APPROVED LEGISLATION
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (S.2) (H.R.2)
This bill to increase the minimum wage from $5.85 to $7.25 over two years passed in May 2007 as part of the Iraq war supplemental.
Legislation Approves Statue of Sojourner Truth Be Placed in U.S. Capitol
The landmark legislation calls on the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a donation of a bust of Sojourner Truth, no later than two years after the date of the enactment of the bill, to be displayed in a suitable permanent location in the U.S. Capitol Building. The bill was signed into law by the President on December 20, 2006.
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (S.5) (H.R.3)
The House passed this bill on January 11, 2007. The Senate passed the bill on April 11, 2007. President Bush has threatened a veto.