SETH CHASE

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R.2019/S.1087 Fair Pay Act, in support of amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R.2831/S.1843 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; S.1681 Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, in support of providing additional paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R.1542/S.910 Healthy Families Act, in support of providing paid sick days for all workers.

H.R. 1592/S. 1105, Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, bill to expand the federal hate crime statute; H.J. Res. 40/S. J. Res. 10 Women's Equality Amendment, in support of equal rights for men and women; support of the United Nations Convention to End Discrimination Against Women

H.R.1592/S.1105 Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, in support of expanding the federal hate crimes statute; comments to Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Mukasey as Attorney General; comments supporting increased oversight for faith-based initiatives.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R. 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007, in support of increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; H.R. 1928, a report by the National Academy of Sciences on underrepresentation of certain groups in STEM fields, provides research on STEM field representation; H.R. 363 Sowing the Seeds through Science and Engineering Research Act, authorizing appropriations for basic research in science and engineering and for graduate fellowships.

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; comments to encourage Secretary Chao of the Department of Labor to fully utilize the Women's Bureau budget. H.R. 2019/S. 1087, Fair Pay Act, support amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R. 2831 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and S. 1843 Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 2/S. 2, Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2007, support of a minimum wage increase;

H.R.2019/S.1087 Fair Pay Act, in support of amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R.2831/S.1843 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; S.1681 Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, in support of providing additional paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R.1542/S.910 Healthy Families Act, in support of providing paid sick days for all workers.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.2965 Global Resources and Opportunities for Women to Thrive Act of 2007, in support of economic opportunities for women in developing countries.

S.1841 National Women's History Museum Act, in support of creating a museum honoring women's history; H.R.3114 National Women's Rights History Project Act, in support of funding various projects surrounding the history of the women's rights movement.

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 1867 National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007, in support of increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; H.R. 1928, a report by the National Academy of Sciences on underrepresentation of certain groups in STEM fields, provides research on STEM field representation; H.R. 363 Sowing the Seeds through Science and Engineering Research Act, authorizing appropriations for basic research in science and engineering and for graduate fellowships.

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R.3093/S.1745 Commerce, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Math and Science partnership program and the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship; H.R.3043/S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of full funding for training, education and social service programs, report language clarifying the intent of Congress with regards to Title IX, support of the Senate funding levels for Community Based Abstinence Education, opposition to H. Amdt. 594 limiting Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, opposition to S. Amdt. 3406 limiting access for teens to contraceptives, opposition to Title III funding for the Louisiana Family Forum; H.R.2764 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, support for report language clarifying Congressional intent with regards to Title IX, in support of international reproductive rights and the repeal of the Mexico City Policy; H.R.4156 Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of provisions from the DREAM Act and the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H. Res 149/S. Res. 102, International Women's Day, celebrating US participation in International Women's Day and the accomplishments of women worldwide; H. Con. Res. 105, National Suffragist Day, to promote awareness of the women suffragists.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1592/S.1105 Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, in support of expanding the federal hate crimes statute; comments to Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Mukasey as Attorney General; comments supporting increased oversight for faith-based initiatives.

H.R. 1592/S. 1105, Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, bill to expand the federal hate crime statute; H.J. Res. 40/S. J. Res. 10 Women's Equality Amendment, in support of equal rights for men and women; support of the United Nations Convention to End Discrimination Against Women

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R.2019/S.1087 Fair Pay Act, in support of amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R.2831/S.1843 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; S.1681 Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, in support of providing additional paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R.1542/S.910 Healthy Families Act, in support of providing paid sick days for all workers.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.3093/S.1745 Commerce, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Math and Science partnership program and the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship; H.R.3043/S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of full funding for training, education and social service programs, report language clarifying the intent of Congress with regards to Title IX, support of the Senate funding levels for Community Based Abstinence Education, opposition to H. Amdt. 594 limiting Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, opposition to S. Amdt. 3406 limiting access for teens to contraceptives, opposition to Title III funding for the Louisiana Family Forum; H.R.2764 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, support for report language clarifying Congressional intent with regards to Title IX, in support of international reproductive rights and the repeal of the Mexico City Policy; H.R.4156 Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of provisions from the DREAM Act and the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

H.R.3093/S.1745 Commerce, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Math and Science partnership program and the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship; H.R.3043/S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of full funding for training, education and social service programs, report language clarifying the intent of Congress with regards to Title IX, support of the Senate funding levels for Community Based Abstinence Education, opposition to H. Amdt. 594 limiting Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, opposition to S. Amdt. 3406 limiting access for teens to contraceptives, opposition to Title III funding for the Louisiana Family Forum; H.R.2764 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, support for report language clarifying Congressional intent with regards to Title IX, in support of international reproductive rights and the repeal of the Mexico City Policy; H.R.4156 Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of provisions from the DREAM Act and the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, full funding for training, education and social service programs, opposition to Pence Amendment on Title X funding;H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics funding for the National Science Foundation;H.R. 2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008, in opposition to the Davis Amendment for public school vouchers in Washington, DC; H.R. 1585/S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, in support of the DREAM Act Amendment and the Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Amendment; H.R. 2764, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 in support of international reproductive rights. H. J. Res. 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, funding for Department of Education programs; H. Con. Res. 90/S. Con. Res. 21, FY 08 Budget Resolution , support funding of education, training and social services programs including but not limited to IDEA, NCLB, and Pell grants;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

S.1841 National Women's History Museum Act, in support of creating a museum honoring women's history; H.R.3114 National Women's Rights History Project Act, in support of funding various projects surrounding the history of the women's rights movement.

H.R.2019/S.1087 Fair Pay Act, in support of amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R.2831/S.1843 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; S.1681 Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, in support of providing additional paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R.1542/S.910 Healthy Families Act, in support of providing paid sick days for all workers.

H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; comments to encourage Secretary Chao of the Department of Labor to fully utilize the Women's Bureau budget. H.R. 2019/S. 1087, Fair Pay Act, support amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R. 2831 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and S. 1843 Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 2/S. 2, Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2007, support of a minimum wage increase;

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; comments to encourage Secretary Chao of the Department of Labor to fully utilize the Women's Bureau budget. H.R. 2019/S. 1087, Fair Pay Act, support amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R. 2831 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and S. 1843 Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 2/S. 2, Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2007, support of a minimum wage increase;

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R.2019/S.1087 Fair Pay Act, in support of amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin; H.R.2831/S.1843 Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Fair Pay Restoration Act, to clarify that each discriminatory paycheck is in fact another act of discrimination; H.R. 1338/S. 766 Paycheck Fairness Act, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to add nonretaliation requirements, increase penalties and authorize the Secretary of Labor to seek additional compensatory or punitive damages; S.1681 Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, in support of providing additional paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R.1542/S.910 Healthy Families Act, in support of providing paid sick days for all workers.

paid leave for family responsibilities; H.R. 1964/S. 1173, Freedom of Choice Act, affirming a woman's right to choose and supporting Roe v Wade; H.R. 1542/S. 910, Healthy Families Act, providing paid sick days for all workers; H.R. 819/S. 21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sex education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women, expand Medicare funding of family planning services; comments submitted to Department of Labor regarding Family Medical Leave Act; comments submitted to Secretary of Health and Human Services on appointing an individual with a demonstrated commitment to family planning as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Population Affairs (DASPA). H.R. 2596/S. 1555, Access to Birth Control Act, support readily available access to contraceptives; H.R. 2064, Compassionate Care for Servicewoman Act, support availability of emergency contraceptives to overseas military women; H.R. 2392, Family and Workplace Balancing Act, provide for paid family and medical leave assistance and will expand the Family and Medical Leave Act in order to cover more workers and additional family responsibilities; S. 1681, Family Leave Insurance Act of 2007, provide additional

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R. 1592/S. 1105, Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, bill to expand the federal hate crime statute; H.J. Res. 40/S. J. Res. 10 Women's Equality Amendment, in support of equal rights for men and women; support of the United Nations Convention to End Discrimination Against Women

H. Res 149/S. Res. 102, International Women's Day, celebrating US participation in International Women's Day and the accomplishments of women worldwide; H. Con. Res. 105, National Suffragist Day, to promote awareness of the women suffragists.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.1386/S.803 Child Support Protection Act of 2007, in support of restoring federal performance matching funds to the child support program; H.R.3372 Emergency Contraception Education Act, in support of public service programming to increase awareness regarding emergency contraception. H.R.819/S.21 Prevention First Act, providing for comprehensive sexual education, increased access to contraceptives, provision of emergency contraception to overseas military women, expansion of Medicare funding of family planning services; H.R.4054/S.2347 Prevention Through Affordable Access Act, in support of fixing the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to permit university health care centers and other safety net health care providers to receive nominally priced birth control; H.R1653/S.972 Responsible Education About Life (REAL) Act, in support of federally funded comprehensive sexual education in schools.

H.R. 1591, US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007, issues pertaining to increasing the minimum wage; H.R. 2206, Iraq Spending Bill, issues pertaining to increasing minimum wage.

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R. 1591, US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act, 2007, issues pertaining to increasing the minimum wage; H.R. 2206, Iraq Spending Bill, issues pertaining to increasing minimum wage.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act and S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act both in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.5 College Student Relief Act of 2007, in support of reducing college costs and improving financial aid provisions; comments submitted to the Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education on the Perkins State Plan; comments submitted to the US Commission on Civil Rights on Title IX; S. 774, DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants; H.R. 1486 Empowering Parents through Choice Act, opposing voucher programs; H.R. 821 Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act, increased funding for higher education; H.R. 2559/S. 1704, First Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, in support of extending HEA; GRADUATES Act; H.R. 2928/S. 1185 Graduation Promise Act of 2007, in support of closing the graduation gap and preparing students for college; S. 556 Head Start for School Readiness Act, increase the number of eligible students and the amount of funding; H.R. 901 High School Athletics Accountability Act and S. 518 High School Sports Information Collection Act both in support of the collection and dissemination of data regarding high school athletics; S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of reauthorization of HEA, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program; S. 1159, IDEA Full Funding Act, in support of increased funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; H.R. 1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007, in support of expanding Head Start access; H.R. 1051, National STEM Scholarship Database Act, in support of creation of an internet database of STEM Scholarships and fellowships; No Child Left Behind reauthorization, reauthorize NCLB including strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorizing Women's Educational Equity Act, include High School Athletic Accountability, reduce high stakes testing, make funding mandatory, expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment legislation; H.R. 2017, Part-time Student Assistance Act, provide funding for higher education to part-time students; H. Res. 406/S. Res. 242 Patsy T Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, Title IX Resolution, in continued support of Title IX; H.R. 990 Pell Grant Equity Act, support removal of tuition barriers to Pell grants; H.R. 2702, Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, fund 9/11 veterans' education; H.R. 1653/S. 972 Responsible Education about Life (REAL) Act, fund comprehensive sexual education; H.R. 325/S. 224 Standards to Provide Education Achievement for Kids (SPEAK) Act, create voluntary core standards in math and science in schools; S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, reduce student loan rates; H.R. 890/S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act, create trustworthy student loan system; comments to Senate Finance Committee on allowing Title V, Section 510 (b) of the Social Security Act regarding abstinence-only-until-marriage sexual education programs to expire; comments to House Appropriations Committee on the elimination of all funding for Community-Based Abstinence Education. H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, in support of scholarships for mathematics and science teachers; H.R. 2272/S.761, 21st Century Competitiveness Act and America COMPETES Act, in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007;

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, full funding for training, education and social service programs, opposition to Pence Amendment on Title X funding;H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics funding for the National Science Foundation;H.R. 2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008, in opposition to the Davis Amendment for public school vouchers in Washington, DC; H.R. 1585/S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, in support of the DREAM Act Amendment and the Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Amendment; H.R. 2764, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 in support of international reproductive rights. H. J. Res. 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, funding for Department of Education programs; H. Con. Res. 90/S. Con. Res. 21, FY 08 Budget Resolution , support funding of education, training and social services programs including but not limited to IDEA, NCLB, and Pell grants;

H.R.3093/S.1745 Commerce, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Math and Science partnership program and the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship; H.R.3043/S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of full funding for training, education and social service programs, report language clarifying the intent of Congress with regards to Title IX, support of the Senate funding levels for Community Based Abstinence Education, opposition to H. Amdt. 594 limiting Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, opposition to S. Amdt. 3406 limiting access for teens to contraceptives, opposition to Title III funding for the Louisiana Family Forum; H.R.2764 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, support for report language clarifying Congressional intent with regards to Title IX, in support of international reproductive rights and the repeal of the Mexico City Policy; H.R.4156 Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of provisions from the DREAM Act and the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, full funding for training, education and social service programs, opposition to Pence Amendment on Title X funding;H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics funding for the National Science Foundation;H.R. 2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008, in opposition to the Davis Amendment for public school vouchers in Washington, DC; H.R. 1585/S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, in support of the DREAM Act Amendment and the Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Amendment; H.R. 2764, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 in support of international reproductive rights. H. J. Res. 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, funding for Department of Education programs; H. Con. Res. 90/S. Con. Res. 21, FY 08 Budget Resolution , support funding of education, training and social services programs including but not limited to IDEA, NCLB, and Pell grants;

H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, full funding for training, education and social service programs, opposition to Pence Amendment on Title X funding;H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics funding for the National Science Foundation;H.R. 2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008, in opposition to the Davis Amendment for public school vouchers in Washington, DC; H.R. 1585/S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, in support of the DREAM Act Amendment and the Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Amendment; H.R. 2764, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 in support of international reproductive rights. H. J. Res. 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, funding for Department of Education programs; H. Con. Res. 90/S. Con. Res. 21, FY 08 Budget Resolution , support funding of education, training and social services programs including but not limited to IDEA, NCLB, and Pell grants;

H.R.3093/S.1745 Commerce, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Math and Science partnership program and the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship; H.R.3043/S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of full funding for training, education and social service programs, report language clarifying the intent of Congress with regards to Title IX, support of the Senate funding levels for Community Based Abstinence Education, opposition to H. Amdt. 594 limiting Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, opposition to S. Amdt. 3406 limiting access for teens to contraceptives, opposition to Title III funding for the Louisiana Family Forum; H.R.2764 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, support for report language clarifying Congressional intent with regards to Title IX, in support of international reproductive rights and the repeal of the Mexico City Policy; H.R.4156 Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of provisions from the DREAM Act and the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

H.R. 3043, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, full funding for training, education and social service programs, opposition to Pence Amendment on Title X funding;H.R. 3093/S. 1745, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics funding for the National Science Foundation;H.R. 2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008, in opposition to the Davis Amendment for public school vouchers in Washington, DC; H.R. 1585/S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, in support of the DREAM Act Amendment and the Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Amendment; H.R. 2764, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 in support of international reproductive rights. H. J. Res. 20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, funding for Department of Education programs; H. Con. Res. 90/S. Con. Res. 21, FY 08 Budget Resolution , support funding of education, training and social services programs including but not limited to IDEA, NCLB, and Pell grants;

H.R.3093/S.1745 Commerce, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF Math and Science partnership program and the NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship; H.R.3043/S.1710 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of full funding for training, education and social service programs, report language clarifying the intent of Congress with regards to Title IX, support of the Senate funding levels for Community Based Abstinence Education, opposition to H. Amdt. 594 limiting Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, opposition to S. Amdt. 3406 limiting access for teens to contraceptives, opposition to Title III funding for the Louisiana Family Forum; H.R.2764 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, support for report language clarifying Congressional intent with regards to Title IX, in support of international reproductive rights and the repeal of the Mexico City Policy; H.R.4156 Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008, in support of provisions from the DREAM Act and the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act.