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Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act Published: 2024-12-13 12:57 Summary: The Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (H.R. 8386) authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish, expand, and relocate various major medical facilities (MMFs) across the United States. Key Provisions: New MMF authorizations: Fayetteville, North … Read more

Hubble Images a Grand Spiral On December 13, 2024, NASA released a new article accompanied by stunning images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. The images showcase a magnificent spiral galaxy known as NGC 7742, located approximately 72 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. NGC 7742: A Vast and Glimmering Spiral NGC 7742 is … Read more

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden Administration announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine valued at $275 million. This package includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), artillery rounds, Javelin anti-tank missiles, and counter-unmanned aerial systems. The United States has now committed over … Read more

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Concludes Thirteenth Visit to the Indo-Pacific December 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III concluded his thirteenth visit to the Indo-Pacific region, which took place from December 9-13, 2024. During his visit, Secretary Austin engaged with senior leaders from several countries, including Japan, South Korea, India, … Read more

Joint Statement on the Japan – U.S. CBRN Defense Policy Dialogue December 13, 2024 Tokyo – Today, the Governments of Japan and the United States held the 15th Japan – U.S. CBRN Defense Policy Dialogue in Tokyo. The delegations were led by: Mr. KAWASHIMA Atsushi, Director-General for International Cooperation, Ministry of Defense, Japan Ms. Sharon … Read more

DoD Announces 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Rates 13 December 2024 The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released its 2025 BAH rates, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. BAH is a monthly allowance paid to service members to help cover their housing costs. The rates are based on local housing market data … Read more

H.R. 6322: End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act Summary H.R. 6322, known as the “End Financing for Hamas and State Sponsors of Terrorism Act,” is a proposed law introduced in the United States House of Representatives on December 13, 2024. The bill aims to combat terrorism by restricting financial support to … Read more

S. 4367 (EAH) – Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 Summary S. 4367, known as the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that focuses on various aspects of water resources management in the United States. The bill, introduced by Senator Thomas R. Carper … Read more

House Resolution 1614: Recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Washington, D.C. (December 13, 2024) – The United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution expressing support for the recognition of December 2024 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The resolution, H. Res. 1614, aims to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of impaired driving … Read more

House Joint Resolution 227: Proposing an Amendment to Abolish the Electoral College Article Date: December 13, 2024 Bill: H.J. Res. 227 (IH) Sponsor: Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Summary: House Joint Resolution 227 is a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to abolish the Electoral College and establish a direct election for the President and Vice President … Read more