Congressional Bills,S. Res. 905 (ATS) – Recognizing the role of the Scarboro 85 in the desegregation of public schools following the landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Brown v. Board of Education.

Senate Recognizes Role of Scarboro 85 in Desegregation of Public Schools On November 23, 2024, the United States Senate passed Senate Resolution 905 (S. Res. 905) to recognize the historic role played by the Scarboro 85 in the desegregation of public schools in the United States. Background The Scarboro 85 were a group of African … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 7198 (RH) – Prove It Act of 2024

Prove It Act of 2024 Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C., November 23, 2024 – Today, Representative Bob Good (R-VA) introduced H.R. 7198, the Prove It Act of 2024. The bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency in the federal government by requiring agencies to justify budget requests with evidence of program … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 7227 (RH) – Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024

H.R. 7227: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024 Introduction On November 23, 2024, Congress introduced H.R. 7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024. This legislation aims to establish a Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the systemic injustices perpetrated against Native American … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 2950 (ENR) – Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023

Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 (H.R. 2950) Introduction: On November 23, 2024, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2950, the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation aims to protect and restore coastal habitats that are essential for the environment, wildlife, and the economy. Key Provisions: Establishes a Coastal Habitat Conservation Fund: … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 7218 (ENR) – BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024

H.R. 7218 (ENR): BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024 Introduction The BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 7218) is a bipartisan piece of legislation that was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 23, 2024. The bill seeks to reauthorize and expand upon the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 8932 (ENR) – FAFSA Deadline Act

H.R. 8932: FAFSA Deadline Act Introduction On November 23, 2024, a new article was published on the topic of H.R. 8932, also known as the “FAFSA Deadline Act.” This act aims to address concerns surrounding the current Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline. Background The FAFSA is a crucial form that students must complete … Read more