Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China On November 16, 2024, President Joe Biden met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. The two leaders had a productive discussion covering a range of issues, … Read more
Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act Bill Number: H.R. 10123 (IH) Introduced Date: November 16, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) Cosponsors: Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) Rep. John Katko (R-NY) Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) Committee: House Committee on Homeland Security Status: Referred to Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies on November 16, 2024 Summary: … Read more
H.R. 10133 (IH) – Timely Stock Disclosure Act Introduced: 2024-11-16 Sponsor: Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services Summary The Timely Stock Disclosure Act would require publicly traded companies to disclose certain material information about their stock within two business days of learning of the information. The bill would also … Read more
H. Res. 1575: Recognizing Forensic Nursing Week November 16, 2024 The United States House of Representatives has introduced H. Res. 1575, a resolution expressing support for designating the week of November 4 through November 10, 2024, as “Forensic Nursing Week.” Background Forensic nursing is a specialized field of nursing that focuses on the application of … Read more
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