H.R. 8728: State-Managed Disaster Relief Act Bill Summary H.R. 8728, known as the State-Managed Disaster Relief Act, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on December 6, 2024. The bill aims to reform the way the federal government responds to disasters by giving states more control over disaster relief efforts. Key Provisions State … Read more
H.R. 1432 (ENR) – VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act Introduced: December 6, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Summary: H.R. 1432, the “VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to treat donations to certain veterans service organizations (VSOs) as deductible charitable … Read more
S. 4243 (ENR) – Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act Summary: S. 4243, introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), is a bill that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. Bill Text: The bill states that the medal would be awarded “in recognition of her … Read more
House Bill H.R. 5863 was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ) on December 6th, 2023. It is titled the “Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023” and aims to establish tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by federally declared disasters. The bill, if passed, will allow taxpayers the … Read more
H.R. 3821 (ENR) – Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 Introduction: On December 6, 2024, a new article was published on H.R. 3821, a bill known as the “Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023.” This legislation aims to reauthorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Firefighter Registry (NFR). Background: Firefighters … Read more
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Syria Crisis: More than 280,000 Uprooted in Northwest Escalation December 6, 2024 Damascus, Syria – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that more than 280,000 people have been displaced in the northwest of Syria within the past week, as fighting between government forces and rebel groups intensifies. The escalation began on … Read more
Syria Crisis: Over 280,000 Displaced in Northwest Escalation December 6, 2024 Damascus, Syria – A recent escalation of violence in northwest Syria has forced over 280,000 people to flee their homes, according to the United Nations. The latest wave of displacement began in late November, after pro-government forces launched a ground offensive against rebel-held areas … Read more
Syria crisis: More than 280,000 uprooted in northwest escalation Date: 2024-12-06 12:00 Source: Middle East Details: The United Nations said on Thursday that more than 280,000 people have been displaced in northwest Syria since the start of a government offensive in the region last month. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) … Read more
Syria Crisis: More than 280,000 Uprooted in Northwest Escalation Published on 2024-12-06 12:00 Damascus, Syria – A new surge in violence in northwest Syria has displaced more than 280,000 people, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the escalation in … Read more