Good News - Souder Needle Exchange Amendment FAILS
July 24, 2009
As we reported earlier, an amendment to reinstate the federal ban on funding syringe exchange programs (SEPs) was considered on the House floor this afternoon. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 211-218. UPDATE: See how your member voted.
Continue Reading ►Needle Exchange Amendment Expected on House Floor this Morning
July 24, 2009
This morning, during floor consideration of the 2010 fiscal year Labor/Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, Rep. Mark Souder (R-IN) is expected to offer an amendment to reinstate the federal ban on funding syringe exchange programs (SEPs). The Human Rights Campaign opposes the Souder amendment will consider this a key vote in this session of Congress.
Continue Reading ►Senate Approves Final DoD Bill with Hate Crimes Attached
July 24, 2009
Late last night the U.S. Senate passed the Defense Department authorization bill on which the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act is attached as an amendment. The bill now goes to a Conference Committee to work out differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation. As HRC Senior Policy Advocate David Stacy wrote earlier this week:
Continue Reading ►State Legislatures - HRC Salutes Allies at National Conference of State Legislatures
July 23, 2009
Greetings from the City of Brotherly Love! I've been in Philadelphia since Monday for the annual NCSL Legislative Summit. It's been an amazing week, and it's been great to speak with so many legislators about HRC's work. Last night there was a reception sponsored by HRC, Gill Action Fund, and the Gay and Lesbian Leadership Institute for LGBT state legislators and our allies.
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