Biden Celebrates 235th Judicial Confirmation, Signaling Progress in Diversifying the Bench Washington, D.C. — On December 21, 2024, President Joe Biden marked the historic achievement of securing 235 judicial confirmations, a significant milestone in his efforts to reshape the federal judiciary and enhance its diversity. In a statement released by the White House, Biden hailed … Read more
FACT SHEET: President Biden Secures Confirmation of 235th Federal Judge December 21, 2024 Today, President Biden announced the confirmation of his 235th federal judge, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the U.S. Supreme Court. This historic milestone marks a significant achievement in President Biden’s commitment to building a judiciary that reflects the diversity and values of … Read more
Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Date: 2024-12-21 02:00 Source: The White House Summary: The White House has issued a memorandum delegating authority under Section 506(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA) to the Secretary of State. This delegation authorizes the Secretary of … Read more
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Holds Call with German Counterpart Pistorius On December 21, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius to discuss ongoing security and defense issues. Discussion Points: Ukraine Conflict: Secretary Austin and Minister Pistorius reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and condemned Russia’s … Read more
Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act (H.R. 6994) Summary On December 21, 2024, Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) introduced H.R. 6994, the “Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act.” This bill aims to ensure public access to trails that were designated for public use but have remained unopened due to federal … Read more
H.R. 6342: Military and Veterans in Parks Act Introduction: H.R. 6342, known as the “Military and Veterans in Parks Act,” is a proposed bill in the United States House of Representatives that aims to support military personnel and veterans through various initiatives related to national parks. Purpose: The bill recognizes the significant contributions of military … Read more
H.R. 7003 (RH) – National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 Introduced: December 21, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) Cosponsors: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) Summary: The National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2024 reauthorizes and amends … Read more
Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act of 2024 H.R. 5798 Summary: The Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act of 2024 is a proposed law that aims to enhance security measures within the National Capital Region (NCR) and its surrounding areas. It seeks to strengthen protection against potential terrorist attacks and other threats to the safety … Read more
House Bill H.R. 3316: Streamlining Environmental Review for Major Projects Introduction On December 21, 2024, Representative Bill Huizenga introduced H.R. 3316, a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the environmental review process for major projects in the United States. The bill seeks to expedite the approval process for critical infrastructure and economic development projects while ensuring … Read more
Congressional Bill H.R. 8841 Designates Roseau, Minnesota Post Office in Honor of Floyd B. Olson Washington, D.C. – On December 21, 2024, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8841, an act to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the Floyd B. Olson Post Office. … Read more