Capital Update tracks the movement of legislation, the introduction of notable bills, and routine regulatory announcements.
Legislative Action
Child Care
HR 3
The House last week passed legislation to aid low-income parents in obtaining child care. (See page 38.)
Copyright Lawsuits
S 497, HR 3045
The Senate Judiciary Committee last week approved legislation making public schools and universities and other state-related institutions subject to lawsuits for copyright violations.
Democratic Education Initiatives
HR 4379
Representative Augustus F. Hawkins, the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, last week introduced an omnibus bill that combines some of President Bush’s education initiatives with Democratic proposals and would raise authorization levels for many existing education programs. (See page 38.)
Youth Service
HR 4330
Representative Hawkins March 22 introduced legislation authorizing a total of $183 million for a wide range of volunteer programs, including those involving schools.
