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
H.R. 3821 (ENR) – Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 Introduction: On December 6, 2024, a new article was published on H.R. 3821, a bill known as the “Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023.” This legislation aims to reauthorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Firefighter Registry (NFR). Background: Firefighters … Read more
Soto Sweepstakes: Team Hoping for Another Meeting with Superstar Source: MLB By: [Author’s Name] Overview: A team is reportedly hoping to rekindle a previous connection with star outfielder Juan Soto, who is expected to hit the free agent market following the 2024 season. Details: A source close to the situation revealed that an unnamed team … Read more
Title: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 91) Article Body: On December 6, 2024, a new bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate, titled “Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act” (S. 91). The bill, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), seeks to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on … Read more
New York State Invests $100 Million to Enhance Pavement Resiliency Across the State Albany, NY (December 4, 2024) – As winter weather settles in across New York, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the allocation of $100 million to enhance the resiliency of pavements across the state. The funding will be used to support the implementation … Read more
Mayor Bowser Announces Nearly $5 Million Grant to Support District’s Early Learning System December 4, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a nearly $5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support the District of Columbia’s early learning system. The grant will help the District expand access to high-quality early learning … Read more
District Snow Team Goes on Standby for Possible Light Snowfall Thursday Morning Washington, DC – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Snow Team is on standby for possible light snowfall Thursday morning in the District. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the District of Columbia, effective from midnight tonight until … Read more
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Ancestral Hometown, Delivers Moving Speech Washington, DC (December 4, 2024) – First Lady Jill Biden visited her ancestral hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, December 4, 2024. The visit was part of her ongoing initiative to connect with Americans across the country and to highlight the importance of family … Read more