H.R. 10002 (IH) – Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act Introduced: October 25, 2024 Status: Pending in the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) Summary: H.R. 10002 proposes to award the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Lance Corporal Dustin James Sekula, USMC, for his heroic actions during the Battle … Read more
H.R. 10003 (IH): National Motor Voter Clarification Act Introduced: October 25, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) Summary: The National Motor Voter Clarification Act aims to strengthen and clarify the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, commonly known as the “Motor Voter” law. The bill proposes several key amendments to improve voter registration access … Read more
H.R. 10004: Flood Loss Offset and Affordability Tax Credit Act of 2024 Summary The Flood Loss Offset and Affordability Tax Credit Act of 2024 (H.R. 10004) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 25, 2024. The bill aims to provide financial assistance to homeowners and businesses impacted by flooding. Key … Read more
H.R. 10005 (IH) – Expedited Appeals Review Act Introduced: 2024-10-25 Sponsor: Rep. TBD Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Summary The Expedited Appeals Review Act would establish an expedited appeals process for veterans’ disability claims. The bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a new appeals board that … Read more
H.R. 9998: Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act Introduced: October 25, 2024 Sponsor: Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ) Cosponsors: Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) Committees: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; House Committee on Energy and Commerce Summary: The Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act requires … Read more
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UN Condemns Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon That Killed Journalists October 25, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The United Nations has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed two journalists on Wednesday, October 23. The airstrike targeted a media center in the village of Maroun al-Ras, near the border with Israel. It killed … Read more
WHO Concerned Following Raid on North Gaza Hospital October 25, 2024 Gaza City, Palestine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern following a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces. According to the WHO, Israeli forces stormed the Al-Awda Hospital in Beit Hanoun on October 24, 2024, and detained several … Read more
‘Spiraling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP Haiti – The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the “spiraling crisis” in Haiti demands continued global attention, as the country faces a dire humanitarian situation. In a press release issued on 25 October 2024, the WFP said that Haiti is facing a “perfect storm” … Read more
Gaza: Palestinians Are Dying Amid Lethal Evacuation Delays October 25, 2024 In the besieged Gaza Strip, the lives of countless Palestinians hang in the balance as they endure interminable delays in medical evacuations, leading to tragic and preventable deaths. This humanitarian crisis is a direct consequence of the Israeli occupation’s stringent restrictions on movement and … Read more