H.R. 8949 (IH) – Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 Summary: H.R. 8949 is a bill introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2024, by Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). The bill aims to settle the water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Background: The Yavapai-Apache Nation is a federally … Read more
Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere (SAFE) Act On November 8, 2024, a bill known as H.R. 9416 (IH) was introduced to the United States Congress. The bill is titled the Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere (SAFE) Act. Purpose of the Bill The SAFE Act aims to protect and expand access to fertility treatments, including in … Read more
Statement From Governor Hochul on I-490 Bus Crash Outside Rochester New York State Department of Transportation November 7, 2024 Rochester, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today released the following statement on the I-490 bus crash outside Rochester: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic bus crash that occurred on I-490 outside Rochester this afternoon. My heart … Read more
Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day Washington, DC – November 7, 2024 – In observance of Veterans Day 2024, several District of Columbia government services will be modified or closed. Closures: District government offices will be closed. DC Public Schools will be closed. Most DC Public Libraries will be closed. DC Recreation Centers will … Read more
White House Announces Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction November 7, 2024 The White House has issued a notice to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, declaring the continuation of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). This declaration … Read more
Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 Issued Date: 2024-11-07 21:00 Issuing Organization: The White House Summary The Presidential Determination is a document issued by the President of the United States that determines whether a country has met certain requirements under Section … Read more
White House Extends National Emergency Regarding Securities Investments from China November 7, 2024 The White House has announced the continuation of the national emergency declared in November 2020 regarding securities investments that may contribute to the United States’ reliance on certain companies of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The decision comes amid ongoing concerns … Read more
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil November 7, 2024 President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to congratulate him on his election and to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Brazil. The two leaders discussed the … Read more
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil November 7, 2024 Today, President Biden announced that he will travel to Lima, Peru, for the IX Summit of the Americas from December 12-14, 2024. The President will then travel to Brasilia, Brazil, for a working visit with President … Read more
Creating a Buzz About Bee Nest Symmetry November 7, 2024 A new study by researchers at the National Science Foundation (NSF) has shed light on the remarkable symmetry of bee nests. The study, published in the journal Science, found that bees use a precise mathematical algorithm to create their nests, which are often perfect hexagons. … Read more