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The Source on Women’s Issues in Congress, January 15-19, 2018

Floor Action:

Abortion—On January 19, the House passed, 241-183, H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act.

Family Support—On January 17, the House passed, 412-5, H.R. 4258, the Family Self-Sufficiency Act, which would help eligible families achieve economic independence.

International—On January 17, the House passed H.R. 3445, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and Millennium Challenge Act  Modernization Act, by voice vote. The bill would enhance trade development and promote women’s roles in social and economic development.