Secretary of Defense Austin to Host 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting at Ramstein Air Base January 7, 2025 The United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin III, will travel to Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 10, 2025, to host the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG). The meeting … Read more
S. Con. Res. 1 (ENR): Extending the Life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Summary: Senate Concurrent Resolution 1 (S. Con. Res. 1) was introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on January 7, 2025. The resolution proposes extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) through January 20, 2033. … Read more
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Authorizing Lying-in-State Ceremony for Former President Jimmy Carter January 7, 2025 – The United States Senate unanimously passed S. Con. Res. 3 today, a resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol rotunda for the lying in state of the remains of the late James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of … Read more
S. Con. Res. 2: A Resolution to Ensure the Secure and Transparent Counting of Electoral Votes in 2025 Introduction On January 6, 2025, the United States will hold its quadrennial presidential election. To ensure the secure and transparent counting of the electoral votes on that day, the Senate has introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 (S. … Read more
H.R. 10545 (ENR) – American Relief Act, 2025 Date: 2025-01-07 13:32 Introduced By: Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) Current Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services Summary: The American Relief Act, 2025, is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at providing economic relief to individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill … Read more
Toyota Woven City’s Phase 1 Construction Complete, Prepares for Launch January 6, 2025 – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City, its prototype city of the future located at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. The city is designed to be a testbed for new … Read more
Governor Hochul Proposes Major Investment in Hudson Valley Rail Service as Part of 2025 State of the State Albany, NY (January 6, 2025) – Governor Kathy Hochul today proposed a major investment in Hudson Valley rail service as part of her 2025 State of the State address. The proposal includes funding for new train stations, … Read more
Governor Hochul Announces $101.8 Million Available for Rail and Port Infrastructure Projects Statewide New York State Department of Transportation January 6, 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $101.8 million in funding is now available for rail and port infrastructure projects statewide through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program. The CRISI Program … Read more
Mayor Bowser Statement on President Biden’s Signing of the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act Washington, DC – On January 6, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act into law. The Act authorizes the transfer of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium and surrounding … Read more
Public Law 118 – 153: Disaster Contract Improvement Act Enactment Public Law 118 – 153, known as the Disaster Contract Improvement Act, was enacted on January 6, 2025. Purpose The primary purpose of this Act is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal government’s contracting process in response to disasters. Key Provisions 1. … Read more