Defense.gov,Austin Bolsters U.S. Cooperation with Fiji, Concludes 12th Trip to Indo-Pacific

Headline: Austin Bolsters U.S. Cooperation with Fiji, Concludes 12th Trip to Indo-Pacific Date: November 23, 2024 Source: Defense.gov Summary: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III concluded his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific after bolstering U.S. cooperation with Fiji. During his visit, Austin met with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and other senior officials … Read more

Defense.gov,Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz

U.S. and Israeli Defense Chiefs Discuss Security and Cooperation On November 23, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had a phone call with Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz to discuss a range of security and cooperation issues. According to a readout released by the U.S. Department of Defense, the two leaders … Read more

Congressional Bills,S. Res. 905 (ATS) – Recognizing the role of the Scarboro 85 in the desegregation of public schools following the landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Brown v. Board of Education.

Senate Recognizes Role of Scarboro 85 in Desegregation of Public Schools On November 23, 2024, the United States Senate passed Senate Resolution 905 (S. Res. 905) to recognize the historic role played by the Scarboro 85 in the desegregation of public schools in the United States. Background The Scarboro 85 were a group of African … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 7198 (RH) – Prove It Act of 2024

Prove It Act of 2024 Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C., November 23, 2024 – Today, Representative Bob Good (R-VA) introduced H.R. 7198, the Prove It Act of 2024. The bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency in the federal government by requiring agencies to justify budget requests with evidence of program … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 7227 (RH) – Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024

H.R. 7227: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024 Introduction On November 23, 2024, Congress introduced H.R. 7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024. This legislation aims to establish a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the systemic injustices perpetrated against Native American … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 2950 (ENR) – Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023

Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 (H.R. 2950) Introduction: On November 23, 2024, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2950, the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation aims to protect and restore coastal habitats that are essential for the environment, wildlife, and the economy. Key Provisions: Establishes a Coastal Habitat Conservation Fund: … Read more