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National Legislation & News

It is not only important to follow legislation going on in our Commonwealth, but to also follow what our Representatives and Senators are doing in Washington. We also have tracked what other states are doing in comparison to what Kentucky has done and is focusing their resources.

National Legislation

Listed below are a few bills pertaining to women from the 112th Congress:

Violence Against Women Act
H.R. 4970: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Sandy Adams [R-Florida] Status: Passed

S. 1925: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 Sponosors: Sen. Patrick Leahhy [D-Vermont] and Sen. Mike Crapo [R-Idaho] Status: Passed

The Protect Life Act
H.R. 358 Sponor: Rep. Joe Pitts [R-Pennsylvania] Status: Passed

No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act
H.R. 3 Sponsor: Rep. Chris Smith [R-New Jersey] and Dan Lipinski [D-Illinois] Status: Passed

District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
H.R. 8303 Sponsor: Rep. Trent Franks [R-Arizona] Status: Failed Under Suspension

Paycheck Fairness Act
S. 3220 Sponsor: Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-Maryland] Status: Failed

End Pay Discrimination Through Information Act
S. 3256 Sponsor: Sen. Dean Heller [R-Nevada] Status: Referred to Committee on June 4, 2012

News Briefs from Around the Nation

September 13, 2012: Ladies, You're Still Earning Less: Census Reports Gender Wage Gap Didn't Budge in 2011

September 12, 2012: Women's Poverty Rate Stabilizes, But Remains Historically High

August 1, 2012: New women's health benefits go into effect

July 31, 2012: Health care law gives women control over their care, offers free preventative services to 47 million women

June 28, 2012: Affordable Care Act Ruling a Win for Women and Families

June 5, 2012: Paycheck Fairness Act Fails Senate Vote

June 1, 2012: House Failure to Take Up the Paycheck Fairness Act Leaves Working Women Behind

May 16, 2012: House Passes Violence Against Women Act

April 26, 2012: Violence Against Women Act Passes Senate After Heated Rhetoric

April 26, 2012: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Overwhelmingly Passes Senate

February 6, 2012: 'Shop & Share Day' an overwhelming sucess for Ky. domestic violence shelters

October 13, 2011: House passes bill on abortion funding

April 16, 2010: Delaying kids may prevent financial 'motherhood penalty' 

April 12, 2010: Governor Beshear, Congressman Yarmuth announce $1.6 million in domestic violence/sexual assault victim services grants

April 9, 2010: Wear Red for Equal Pay 

April 9, 2010: Breastfeeding rooms hidden in health care law 

March 29, 2010: U of L reaches out to rural area in fight with cancer 

March 29, 2010: Overhaul Will Lower the Costs of Being a Woman 

March 24, 2010: Health Reform Legislation Expected to have Major Benefits for Women 

March 23, 2010: Health law will require  calorie counts in menus in 200,000 restaurants nationwide 

March 19, 2010: Are We There Yet? 

March 15, 2010: Legislation Introduced to Expand Women's Access to Higher-Paying Jobs 

February 24, 2010: US Navy to Allow Women on Submarines 

February 2, 2010: Obama Budget Maintains Funds for Women's Programs 

December 2, 2009: Governor Beshear awards nearly $800,000 for victims' services

November 18, 2009: United States Lags in Family-Friendly Workplace Policies 

November 15, 2009: Special Report: Fighting Domestic Violence in Kentucky 

November 15, 2009: Fighting Domestic Violence, What You Can Do 

November 15, 2009: EPO vs. DVO: What's the Difference? 

October 30, 2009: House Health Reform Bill Includes Several Provisions To Benefit Women 

October 30, 2009: Domestic Violence Provisions Included in Healthcare Bill 

October 29, 2009: National Survey Finds Significant Unmet Need for Domestic Violence Services 

October 26, 2009: First Lady Jane Beshear Announces Overwhelming Success of 2nd Annual Shop & Share Day

October 19, 2009: The Cost of Being a Woman: Women pay more than men for similar insurance policies 

October 16, 2009: National Women's History Bill Passes House 

October 5, 2009: Health Care Bills Tackle Gender Gap in Coverage 

October 4, 2009: Domestic Violence Data Not Tracked 

October 1, 2009: First Lady Jane Beshear Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 25, 2009: "Amanda's Bill" Would Use GPS Devices 

September 10, 2009: Justice Cabinet announces funds to combat violence against women

August 19, 2009: Governor, First Lady unveil Hope Center's new permanent housing for women in recovery

May 15, 2009: Online games spark girls' interest in science and technology External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

April 28, 2009: Wear Red today to join push for pay equity for Women External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

April 28, 2009: Kentucky Women Observe "Pay Equity Day" As Obama Signs Fair Pay Legislation External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

April 20, 2009: Why is Kentucky in such a sad state? External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

March 27, 2009: Public Health Promotes Tobacco Quit Line to Potential Quitters

March 26, 2009: New Program Helps Pregnant Women Quit Smoking

March 24, 2009: Most States Lag on Teen Dating Violence Laws External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

March 12, 2009: Human Rights Commission program "I'm still standing" will recognize Women's Month in Kentucky

March 11, 2009: Obama's Council on Women and Girls External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

March 1, 2009: Why Is Her Paycheck Smaller? External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

February 17, 2009: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet awards $1.6 million in domestic violence/sexual assault victim services grants

January 29, 2009: Watch as President Obama signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

November 13, 2008: Kentucky Recieves "F" for Prenatal Care External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

September 11, 2008: Tell A Woman You Love External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

September 8, 2008: Cervical Cancer Awareness News 25 Daybreak External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

September 8, 2008: Cervical Cancer Awareness Newswatch 14 Sunrise External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

September 8, 2008: Cervical Cancer Awareness News Channel 6 at 10:00 External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

September 8, 2008: Cervical Cancer Awareness Week Kicks Off External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

August 29, 2008: Lunch with Eleanor Jordan External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

August 4, 2008: Kentucky Ranks 50th in Breast Feeding External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

July 7, 2008: Women Graduates Expect Lower Earnings than Men External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

June 12, 2008: Equal Pay Act Reaches 45th Anniversary External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

June 11, 2008: ACLU Challenges Unlawful Sex-Segregated Classrooms in Kentucky External Link - You are now leaving the .gov domain.

 
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