S.4199 (ENR) – Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 Summary The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (S.4199) is a bill introduced in the Senate on December 13, 2024, to address the issue of judicial understaffing in the United States. The bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness … Read more
Toyota Celebrates 8 Millionth Certified Used Vehicle Sale December 11, 2024 Torrance, Calif. – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that it has sold its 8 millionth Certified Used Vehicle (CUV). The milestone sale underscores the growing popularity of Toyota’s CUV program, which has been in operation for over 25 years. “We are thrilled … Read more
State Department of Transportation Announces Completion of $8 Million Road Rehabilitation Project in Oneida County Utica, NY (December 11, 2024) – The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced the completion of an $8 million road rehabilitation project in Oneida County. The project involved resurfacing and other improvements to a 3.5-mile stretch of … Read more
Mayor Bowser Celebrates Groundbreaking of Southeast Tennis and Learning Center South Expansion Washington, DC (December 11, 2024) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) South Expansion. The expansion will add four new tennis courts, a new clubhouse, and a new fitness center … Read more
Public Law 118 – 123: Think Differently About Emergencies Act On December 11, 2024, the United States Congress passed the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act” (Public Law 118 – 123). This article provides a detailed overview of the act, including its background, provisions, and implications. Background The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in the nation’s … Read more
Public Law 118 – 113 Designates Boston Postal Facility as “Caroline Chang Post Office” On December 11, 2024, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118 – 113, an act that designates the United States Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the “Caroline Chang Post Office.” … Read more
Public Law 118 – 114 – Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act Summary: On December 11, 2024, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118-114, the “Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act.” This landmark legislation aims to address the injustice faced by veterans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges and universities. Background: Over the past … Read more
Public Law 118-115: Renaming VA Clinic in Guntersville, Alabama Date Enacted: 2024-12-11 Purpose: To honor the legacy of Colonel Ola Lee Mize by renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.” Background: Colonel Ola Lee Mize served in the … Read more
Public Law 118 – 117 – Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act (BEACH Act) Enactment Date: December 11, 2024 Summary: The Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm (BEACH) Act is a significant piece of legislation aimed at protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems from the impacts of erosion, flooding, and other natural hazards. The Act establishes a … Read more
New Survey Tracks R&D Spending Inside Federal Facilities, Highlighting Research in Government Labs December 11, 2024 Arlington, Va. – A new survey from the National Science Foundation (NSF) provides a comprehensive look at research and development (R&D) spending inside federal facilities, highlighting the vital role that government laboratories play in the nation’s innovation ecosystem. The … Read more