News United States Statutes at Large, Volume 89, 94th Congress, 1st Session On January 16, 2025, the Statutes at Large published a new article titled “United States Statutes at Large, Volume 89, 94th Congress, 1st Session.” This volume contains the public laws and reorganization plans enacted during the first session of the 94th United States Congress. … Read more
United States Statutes at Large, Volume 112, 105th Congress, 2nd Session Publication Date: 2025-01-16 21:56 Overview: The United States Statutes at Large is the official publication of the laws enacted by the United States Congress. Volume 112 contains the laws passed during the 2nd session of the 105th Congress, which was held from January 23, … Read more
Public Law 118 – 95: Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 Background The Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License (CDL) Act of 2023 was signed into law on January 16, 2025. This law aims to improve the employment and economic opportunities for veterans seeking commercial driver licenses (CDLs). Key Provisions The law includes several … Read more
Public Law 118 – 50: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 Date enacted: January 16, 2025 Purpose: To provide supplemental funding for various government agencies in response to unforeseen emergencies. Key provisions: Emergency Supplemental Disaster Assistance: Provides an additional $10 billion for disaster relief efforts related to the recent natural disasters that occurred in … Read more
Public Law 118 – 67: Advancing Firefighting and Nuclear Energy Enactment Date: January 16, 2025 Purpose and Key Provisions: Public Law 118 – 67 is a comprehensive act that authorizes funding for various programs related to firefighting and nuclear energy. The key provisions include: Firefighting Authorization: Authorizes appropriations for the United States Fire Administration (USFA) … Read more
Public Law 118 – 63 – FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Enacted: January 16, 2025 Key Provisions: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses a wide range of issues related to aviation in the United States. Some of the key provisions of the law include: … Read more
Public Law 118-104: Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act Enactment Date: January 16, 2025 Summary: The Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act (CBO Data Access Act) is a new law that enhances public access to data and information produced by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO is an independent, non-partisan agency that provides budget … Read more
Chasing Sparks: Unraveling a 50-Year-Old X-ray Mystery Published: January 16, 2025 Source: National Science Foundation (NSF) Introduction For over half a century, scientists have been puzzled by a mysterious phenomenon in X-ray images: the presence of small, bright spots known as “sparks.” These transient signals, lasting mere milliseconds, have hindered the interpretation of important biological … Read more
Hubble Reveals Jupiter in Ultraviolet Light NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Jupiter in ultraviolet light, revealing the planet’s faint auroras and swirling cloud patterns with unprecedented detail. This image provides new insights into the dynamics of Jupiter’s atmosphere and the interactions between its magnetic field and the solar wind. Auroral … Read more
NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Heroes of Exploration January 16, 2025 On January 16, 2025, NASA’s Day of Remembrance was held to honor the fallen heroes of exploration. The event commemorated the lives and legacies of the astronauts and other personnel who have lost their lives in the pursuit of space exploration. The ceremony … Read more