News DOD, German Ministry of Defence Enter Into Security of Supply Arrangement The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the German Ministry of Defence (MoD) have signed a Security of Supply (SOS) Arrangement to strengthen the industrial base and enhance the resilience of both nations’ defense sectors. The SOS Arrangement establishes a framework for cooperation in … Read more
Department of Defense and U.S. Small Business Administration Announce First Licensed and Green Light Approved Funds for the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology Initiative The Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the first licensed and Green Light Approved Funds for the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Critical Technology … Read more
H.R. 9876 (118th Congress): United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act Sponsors: Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) Introduced: October 6, 2022 Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Summary: The United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act aims to enhance cooperation between the United States and … Read more
H.R.9894 – Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024 Summary The Cool Roof Rebate Act of 2024 is a bill that would establish a federal tax rebate program for the installation of cool roofs on residential and commercial buildings. The bill would provide a rebate of up to $500 for the installation of a cool roof … Read more
H.R. 9895: Blocking Assistance and Resources to Restrict Illegal Entry and Residency Act of 2024 Summary H.R. 9895 is a proposed law in the United States Congress that aims to reduce illegal immigration and strengthen border security. The bill has been introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and is currently under consideration by the House … Read more
H.R. 9877 (IH) – CFPB Budget Integrity Act Bill Sponsor: Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) Bill Status: Introduced on May 12, 2022; referred to the House Committee on Financial Services Purpose: To prohibit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from using funds from the Federal Reserve System (Fed) to operate. Summary: H.R. 9877 would amend the … Read more
H.R. 9640 (IH) – Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act Summary: H.R. 9640 is a bill that aims to address water quality issues and improve the health of the San Diego-Tijuana border region. It proposes several measures to: Establish a binational water quality management program: Create a framework for the United States and Mexico … Read more
WTO Regional Trade Policy Course Underway in Saudi Arabia A five-day regional training course on trade policy formulation and implementation is currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, organized by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Ministry of Commerce and Investment of Saudi Arabia (MCI). The course, which began on Sunday, May 15 and ends … Read more
Kuwait Formally Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies WTO, 26 July 2023 Kuwait has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 13th WTO member to do so. The agreement, which entered into force on 26 June 2023, aims to prohibit subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity and to eliminate subsidies that contribute to … Read more
Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has reported that Ukraine’s population has dropped by 10 million since Russia invaded the country in 2014. The report, which was released on March 8, 2023, found that the population decline is due to a combination … Read more