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The United States and Bahrain Launch Geospatial Acceleration Initiative under C-SIPA Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2024 The United States and Bahrain today launched a new Geospatial Acceleration Initiative under the Commercial Space Infrastructure Partnership Agreement (C-SIPA). This initiative will enhance cooperation in the development and use of geospatial data, services, and applications to address … Read more

Students Aim High at NASA JPL ‘Candy Toss’ Competition Pasadena, Calif. – On December 6, 2024, more than 200 middle and high school students from across Southern California participated in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) “Candy Toss” competition. The event, now in its 15th year, challenges students to design and build air-powered launchers that can … Read more

Austin: Defense Innovation Unit ‘Moving at the Speed of Relevance’ December 7, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has praised the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for its rapid pace of innovation and its ability to deliver cutting-edge technologies to the warfighter. In a visit to the DIU headquarters in Silicon Valley, Austin said … Read more

Biden Administration Announces New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine December 7, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden Administration announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine valued at $1 billion, bringing the total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine to over $16 billion since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022. The new … Read more

H.R. 10254 designates Rockford, Illinois, post office after late Congressman The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to designate the Rockford, Illinois, post office at 5225 Harrison Avenue as the Jay P. Larson Post Office Building. The legislation, H.R. 10254, was introduced by Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and passed the House by voice … Read more

H.R. 10250 (IH) – Mens Rea Reform Act of 2024 Overview The Mens Rea Reform Act of 2024 (H.R. 10250), introduced in the House of Representatives on December 7, 2024, aims to reform the mens rea requirement in criminal law. Mens rea, Latin for “guilty mind,” refers to the mental state of a person at … Read more

H.R. 10255: Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024 Introduction On December 7, 2024, Congress introduced H.R. 10255, the Countering Wrongful Detention Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation aims to combat the global problem of wrongful detention, particularly of U.S. citizens and their families. Background Wrongful detention occurs when individuals are unjustly deprived of personal liberty … Read more

Protect Economic Freedom Act: A Deep Dive into H.R. 10257 Date Published: December 7, 2024 Introduction: On December 7, 2024, Congress introduced H.R. 10257, also known as the Protect Economic Freedom Act. This comprehensive legislation aims to address a wide range of economic issues, including tax reform, healthcare, education, and energy policy. Key Provisions: Tax … Read more

H.R. 10256: Deterring External Threats and Ensuring Robust Responses to Egregious and Nefarious Criminal Endeavors Act Introduction On December 7, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced H.R. 10256, a comprehensive bill aimed at strengthening national security and combating transnational criminal activities. The bill seeks to address a wide range of threats, from terrorism and … Read more