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H.R. 10134: Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act Introduction On November 16, 2024, the United States House of Representatives introduced H.R. 10134, the Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act. This bipartisan bill aims to enhance the resilience of communities to natural disasters and improve the accountability and effectiveness of disaster recovery efforts. Provisions … Read more

H.R. 10127: Restoring Trade Fairness Act Bill Summary The Restoring Trade Fairness Act (H.R. 10127) is a proposed legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 16, 2024. It aims to address concerns about trade imbalances and unfair trade practices, particularly those involving goods from specific countries. Key Provisions Increased Tariffs: The bill … Read more

H.R. 5861 (ENR) – Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act Introduced: November 15, 2023 Sponsors: Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor Summary: The Building on Reemployment … Read more

Congress Moves to Honor Colonel Ola Lee Mize with VA Clinic Designation November 16, 2024 In a fitting tribute to a distinguished veteran and community leader, the House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5464, an act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the Colonel Ola Lee … Read more

H.R. 7333: A Bill to Name the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center On November 16, 2024, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) introduced H.R. 7333, a bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as … Read more

H.R. 6324: Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act Summary: H.R. 6324, introduced on November 15, 2023, by Representative Mark Takano (D-CA), is a bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out major medical facility projects at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics in fiscal year 2024. Key … Read more

NYSDOT Extends Public Comment Period for I-787 Corridor Report November 15, 2024 ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced that it has extended the public comment period for the Draft Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Report for the Reimagining the I-787 Corridor project. The PEL Report provides a framework … Read more

Remarks by President Biden and President Dina Boluarte Zegarra of the Republic of Peru in Bilateral Meeting | Lima, Peru November 15, 2024 President Biden: Good afternoon. It is a pleasure and an honor to welcome President Dina Boluarte Zegarra of the Republic of Peru to the White House. President Boluarte, thank you for your … Read more

Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting November 15, 2024, 23:29 EST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good evening from Washington. I’m here today to provide a short background briefing on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting that was just held at the White House. As you know, President Biden welcomed President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of … Read more

White House Proclaims American Education Week 2024 On November 15, 2024, the White House issued a proclamation declaring November 17-21, 2024, as “American Education Week.” The proclamation highlights the importance of education in shaping the nation’s future and the crucial role of educators in fostering student success. Key Points of the Proclamation: Recognition of Educators: … Read more