H.R. 10002 (IH) – Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act Introduced: October 25, 2024 Status: Pending in the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) Summary: H.R. 10002 proposes to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Lance Corporal Dustin James Sekula, USMC, for his heroic actions during the Battle … Read more
H.R. 10003 (IH): National Motor Voter Clarification Act Introduced: October 25, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) Summary: The National Motor Voter Clarification Act aims to strengthen and clarify the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, commonly known as the “Motor Voter” law. The bill proposes several key amendments to improve voter registration access … Read more
H.R. 10004: Flood Loss Offset and Affordability Tax Credit Act of 2024 Summary The Flood Loss Offset and Affordability Tax Credit Act of 2024 (H.R. 10004) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 25, 2024. The bill aims to provide financial assistance to homeowners and businesses impacted by flooding. Key … Read more
H.R. 10005 (IH) – Expedited Appeals Review Act Introduced: 2024-10-25 Sponsor: Rep. TBD Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Summary The Expedited Appeals Review Act would establish an expedited appeals process for veterans’ disability claims. The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a new appeals board that … Read more
H.R. 9998: Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act Introduced: October 25, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ) Cosponsors: Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Committees: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; House Committee on Energy and Commerce Summary: The Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act requires … Read more
Too Afraid to Ask: Drive Modes Many modern vehicles come equipped with a variety of drive modes, which can be confusing for drivers who are not familiar with them. This article will explain what drive modes are, and how they can be used to improve your driving experience. What are drive modes? Drive modes are … Read more
Mayor Bowser Announces New Round of Safe Commercial Corridors Grants Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new round of Safe Commercial Corridors grants, providing $2 million to support safety initiatives along commercial corridors in all eight wards of the District. The Safe Commercial Corridors program provides grants of up to $250,000 to business … Read more
Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Philadelphia, PA URL: www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/02/03/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-press-gaggle-philadelphia-pa/ Overview On February 3, 2023, Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks in a press gaggle at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She discussed the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to ensure access to affordable healthcare for all Americans, highlighting the President’s accomplishments and … Read more
Statement from President Joe Biden on World Polio Day Today, on World Polio Day, we recommit to the global effort to eradicate polio and celebrate the progress we have made together. Since the Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched in 1988, the world has made remarkable strides in the fight against this devastating disease. Thanks … Read more
2022 and 2023 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal Citations National Medal of Arts 2022 Debbie Allen: An award-winning actress, dancer, choreographer, producer, director, and writer whose work spans across various disciplines in the performing arts. Elaine May: A renowned comedian, writer, director, and actress known for her groundbreaking comedy and influential work … Read more