H.R. 3196: Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023 Summary: H.R. 3196, formally titled the “Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act of 2023,” is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on December 21, 2023. The bill seeks to amend the Architect of the Capitol Act of 1955 to revise the appointment … Read more
H.R. 133 (RH) – Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments Act Introduction H.R. 133, also known as the Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments Act, is a proposed piece of legislation introduced into the United States House of Representatives on January 3, 2023. The bill aims to address concerns regarding the current Medicare payment system … Read more
H.R. 1380: Protecting America’s Rock Climbing Act Summary H.R. 1380, introduced on February 13, 2023, by Representative Mariannette Miller Meeks (R-IA), is a bill to designate certain federal lands as “Rock Climbing Areas” and to provide for the protection and management of these areas. Background Rock climbing is a popular outdoor recreation activity enjoyed by … Read more
S. 2181 (ENR) – Keeping Military Families Together Act of 2024 Introduced: December 22, 2024 Sponsor: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Cosponsors: Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Patty Murray (D-WA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Committee: Senate Armed Services Committee Status: Referred to committee Summary: … Read more
New State Route 12E Bridge Over Black River in Brownville Village Opens Before Holidays Brownville, NY — December 23, 2024 — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced the official opening of the new State Route 12E bridge spanning the Black River in the Village of Brownville, Jefferson County. The completion of … Read more
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh December 23, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Today, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke with Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus. The two sides discussed the importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Bangladesh, … Read more
Executive Order on Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay On December 23, 2024, the White House released an Executive Order titled “Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay.” This order adjusts the rates of pay for certain federal employees, including members of the uniformed services, effective January 1, 2025. Key Provisions Across-the-board increase: All federal employees, … Read more
NSF Invests Nearly $15M in Four Academic Institutions for Cybersecurity Scholarships The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $15 million to four academic institutions to establish new cybersecurity scholarship programs. The scholarships will support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and related fields. The four institutions receiving the awards are: University of … Read more
NSF Graduate Research Fellows: Saving Tigers, Studying Cancer, and Keeping Park Visitors Safe at Night December 23, 2024 The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the names of its 2024 Graduate Research Fellows, a prestigious group of early-career scientists and engineers who receive three years of support to conduct research and train at top institutions … Read more
Commercial Moon Rovers Under Test NASA is testing out two commercial moon rovers in preparation for the agency’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon by 2024. The rovers, developed by Astrobotic Technology and Intuitive Machines, are both designed to carry payloads and equipment to the lunar surface. The rovers are being … Read more