Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Bilateral Meeting with Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan December 6, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met today with Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon to discuss the enduring partnership between the United States and Armenia and cooperation on regional … Read more
Joint Statement From The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals’ Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security On December 6, 2024, the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO) Principals’ Board met in Rome, Italy, to discuss ways to advance space security and enhance cooperation among its成员国. Background The CSpO is a multinational initiative that aims to … Read more
CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act Short title: CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act Bill number: H.R. 10237 Sponsor: John Rutherford (R-FL) Status: Introduced in the House on December 6, 2024 Committee: House Committee on Homeland Security Summary The CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act would require the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) … Read more
House Resolution Directs Ethics Committee to Preserve Records on Gaetz Investigation Washington, D.C. (December 6, 2024) – The House of Representatives has passed H. Res. 1609, directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records related to its investigation into alleged misconduct by Rep. Matthew Gaetz (R-FL) while serving in Congress. Background In March … Read more
H.R. 6984: Designating the Virginia Smith Federal Building in North Platte, Nebraska On December 6, 2024, a new bill was introduced in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 6984) by Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE). The bill seeks to designate the federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the … Read more
H.R. 9591: A Bill to Sell Leased Property Related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth Bill Number: H.R. 9591 Bill Title: To require the Administrator of General Services to sell certain property related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS) Date Introduced: 2024-12-06 Committee: House Committee on Transportation and … Read more
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