News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to advance U.S. semiconductor research and development by creating an investment tax credit for semiconductor design expenditures.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Senators Coons, D-Del., Blackburn, R-Tenn., Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act) today. The legislation aims to create a new intellectual property rights scheme for the use of voice, appearance, or likeness. Critics argue that the bill could undermine Section 230, limit freedom of expression, and restrict fair use—principles essential to the growth of information gathering on the internet.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
On July 31, at the United Negro College Fund’s UNITE 2024 Summit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan unveiled new initiatives aimed at enhancing engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These actions include a $2.5 million competitive grant opportunity, the appointment of a permanent HBCU Outreach and Engagement Liaison within the Administrator’s Office, and the establishment of EPA’s first-ever HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released detailed results today from auctions held between June 3 and June 13, 2024, to sell its warrants for purchasing common stock in 11 publicly traded airlines. On June 21, 2024, Treasury announced it had received $556,685,001 in aggregate proceeds from these auctions.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The Department of State’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs has formed a public-private partnership with Meridian International Center to support global media business models in vulnerable international markets. The initiative, named the Global Business of Media partnership, aims to provide resources for exchange and training programs targeting high-potential media professionals. These efforts are designed to equip journalists with the tools and networks necessary to maintain journalism's independence and integrity.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Summer is here, and the sun continues to shine just like Queue’s Issue 17 cover stars: Ripley’s leading man Andrew Scott and the duo at the heart of the road trip documentary Will & Harper, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation have been honored with two 2024 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of Associations Awards.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
In March, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) released its fiscal year 2025 budget proposal, which includes significant cuts to Social Security. For years, the RSC has included proposals for raising the full retirement age (FRA), or the age at which seniors become eligible to access Social Security retirement benefits without a financial penalty. These plans are similar to those put forward by Project 2025’s authors and would threaten low- and moderate-income workers with economic insecurity once they leave the workforce.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, relies on a global network of procurement operatives, facilitators, and suppliers to acquire and transport dual-use components and equipment needed to develop and deploy advanced weapons systems. These systems are used to threaten commercial shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways. Today, the United States is sanctioning two individuals and four entities connected to the procurement of weapons for the Iran-backed Houthis and the provision of military-grade and dual-use equipment.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Sonya Massey called police to her home for help, but instead, they took her life. The killing of Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman living in Springfield, Illinois, has drawn national attention to the issue of police violence and the lack of action that allows such incidents to continue.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
A Maryland man was sentenced yesterday to 17 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey called police to her home for help but was instead killed. The death of Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman in Springfield, Illinois, has drawn national attention to ongoing issues of police violence and the lack of significant action to address such incidents.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on July 31, 2024. The discussion focused on ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
On July 30, 2024, the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense held the 2024 U.S.-ROK Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Committee in Seoul.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
On Sunday, August 4, the Department of the Interior will commemorate the four-year anniversary of the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) by waiving entrance fees at all lands managed by the Department. Other fees, such as overnight camping, cabin rentals, group day use and use of special areas, remain in effect. The GAOA is a bipartisan investment that improves visitor experiences, bolsters climate resilience and invests in the economy by creating good-paying jobs in national parks, wildlife refuges, recreation areas and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, highlighting the ongoing need for inclusivity and accessibility in society, particularly in the digital sphere. Individuals with disabilities frequently face challenges to digital equity, such as obtaining affordable assistive technologies, navigating inaccessible websites and digital content, and accessing reliable Internet service.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
A federal grand jury in Birmingham, Alabama, has indicted a Shelby County chiropractor on charges of tax evasion, filing false tax returns, and obstructing the IRS.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the contributions of the disability community in advancing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law 34 years ago. Disability rights activists played a crucial role in its passage, organizing protests to highlight the need for accessibility and inclusion. One notable demonstration was the "Capitol Crawl," where activists with disabilities crawled up the U.S. Capitol Building stairs, underscoring the necessity for a national mandate on accessibility.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
Washington – A bill that would overturn a unanimous Supreme Court decision protecting defendants from inappropriate injunctive relief was introduced in the Senate Tuesday. The Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024 would reverse the 2006 eBay decision.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 31, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two individuals and four companies involved in weapons procurement for Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis. Since November 2023, the Houthis have used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles to attack U.S. military forces, merchant vessels, their crews, and civilian populations in Israel. The group relies on a global network to procure and transport dual-use components needed for advanced weapons systems.
