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H.R. 6984: Designating the Virginia Smith Federal Building in North Platte, Nebraska On December 6, 2024, a new bill was introduced in the United States House of Representatives (H.R. 6984) by Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE). The bill seeks to designate the federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the … Read more

H.R. 9591: A Bill to Sell Leased Property Related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth Bill Number: H.R. 9591 Bill Title: To require the Administrator of General Services to sell certain property related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS) Date Introduced: 2024-12-06 Committee: House Committee on Transportation and … Read more

H.R. 8728: State-Managed Disaster Relief Act Bill Summary H.R. 8728, known as the State-Managed Disaster Relief Act, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on December 6, 2024. The bill aims to reform the way the federal government responds to disasters by giving states more control over disaster relief efforts. Key Provisions State … Read more

H.R. 1432 (ENR) – VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act Introduced: December 6, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Summary: H.R. 1432, the “VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to treat donations to certain veterans service organizations (VSOs) as deductible charitable … Read more

S. 4243 (ENR) – Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act Summary: S. 4243, introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), is a bill that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to Congress. Bill Text: The bill states that the medal would be awarded “in recognition of her … Read more

House Bill H.R. 5863 was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ) on December 6th, 2023. It is titled the “Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023” and aims to establish tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by federally declared disasters. The bill, if passed, will allow taxpayers the … Read more

H.R. 3821 (ENR) – Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023 Introduction: On December 6, 2024, a new article was published on H.R. 3821, a bill known as the “Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act of 2023.” This legislation aims to reauthorize the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Firefighter Registry (NFR). Background: Firefighters … Read more

Soto Sweepstakes: Team Hoping for Another Meeting with Superstar Source: MLB By: [Author’s Name] Overview: A team is reportedly hoping to rekindle a previous connection with star outfielder Juan Soto, who is expected to hit the free agent market following the 2024 season. Details: A source close to the situation revealed that an unnamed team … Read more

Title: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 91) Article Body: On December 6, 2024, a new bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate, titled “Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act” (S. 91). The bill, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), seeks to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal on … Read more

New York State Invests $100 Million to Enhance Pavement Resiliency Across the State Albany, NY (December 4, 2024) – As winter weather settles in across New York, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the allocation of $100 million to enhance the resiliency of pavements across the state. The funding will be used to support the implementation … Read more