H.R. 5646: Stop Campus Hazing Act Introduction On December 13, 2024, Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced H.R. 5646, known as the Stop Campus Hazing Act. This bill aims to combat the persistent issue of hazing in colleges and universities across the United States. Background Hazing, defined as any action taken or situation created intentionally to … Read more
Employer Reporting Improvement Act (HR 3801): An Overview The Employer Reporting Improvement Act (HR 3801) is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on 2023-06-29 by Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA). The bill seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of employer reporting on employee benefits and taxes. Key Provisions of the Bill … Read more
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