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Congressional Bill H. Res. 1553 Introduced to Address Federal Tax Loophole for Act 22 Decree Holders Washington, D.C. – On October 26, 2024, Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) introduced H. Res. 1553, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government must take action to address a tax loophole that allows … Read more

H. Res. 1554: Congress Condemns 1984 Sikh Genocide October 26, 2024 On October 26, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1554 (H. Res. 1554), expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide. The resolution was introduced by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and cosponsored by 13 other Representatives. … Read more

H. Res. 1552: Recognizing Intersex Awareness Day Date: October 26, 2024 Title: Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. Sponsor: Representative Marie Newman (D-IL) Summary: H. Res. 1552 is a resolution that expresses support for the recognition of October … Read more

H.R. 4587: Red Snapper Act Introduced: June 15, 2023 Sponsor: Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) Cosponsors: Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA), Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources Summary: The Red Snapper Act (H.R. 4587) seeks to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide greater flexibility in the … Read more

Toyota’s New Risk-ATTEND Program Is On the Fast Track To Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe Published: October 25, 2024 Toyota is launching a new program called Risk-ATTEND (Alcohol, Tobacco, Technology Education, Navigation, Drugs) to help keep teen drivers safe. The program is designed to educate teens about the risks of distracted driving, impaired driving, and … Read more

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $215 million in federal funding to replace the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge, a critical infrastructure improvement project that will increase capacity and safety on the Empire Corridor, improve the region’s freight network, and support economic growth, job creation, and tourism opportunities in the Capital Region and beyond. “Upgrading … Read more

Mayor Bowser Awards $1.8 Million to 17 Local Businesses Through the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced the recipients of the first round of funding from the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund, a new $10 million fund aimed at providing capital to local businesses owned by … Read more

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Drop-Off Sites Across the District Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging District residents to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and … Read more

White House Issues Letter on Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Sudan Date: 2024-10-25 20:07 Source: White House Title: Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan Summary: President Joe Biden has issued a letter to Congressional leadership notifying them of his intent to continue the national … Read more

White House Press Briefing: National Security Advisor Kirby Discusses Recent International Developments On October 25, 2024, at 20:08, the White House released an article titled “On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby,” summarizing a recent press briefing held by National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby. Summary of the Press Briefing: … Read more