US Senate Approved Around $500 Billion for Climate Change and Inflation Reduction Act
The Washington administration will reportedly spend at least $500 billion on climate tech and clean energy. A non-profit RMI reported the amount is dedicated to spending over the next decade under 3 recently established laws. The calculation is based on the Inflation Reduction
OMB informed Federal Agencies to prepare for a Government Shutdown
On Thursday, the White House budget office informed US federal agencies to begin preparing for a government shutdown as Congress struggles to reach an agreement on a must-pass spending bill amid a debt limit showdown. The Office of Management and Budget stressed the
Rachel Levine confirmed by US Senate as Assistant Secretary of Health
The US Senate has confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation’s assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation. On Wednesday, the final vote was 52-48. Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and
US House approved Background Checks Act and Enhanced Background Checks Act
The US House of Representatives approved 2 bills that would expand background checks on firearm sales, however, the legislation will likely stall in the Senate. These are the 1st significant gun control measures passed by the House since President Biden took office. Point
Democratic Victory in US Senate would help efforts in Cannabis Legislation
Reports have indicated that Georgia’s voters delivered a Democrat majority to the Senate, in spite of the chaos this past week with the mob storming the Capitol. It clearly indicates that cannabis legislation (repeatedly stalled by the Republican-held Senate) can now advance. Point
House of Representatives Passed a Bill to increase Stimulus Checks from $600 to $2,000
On Monday, the US House of Representatives voted to pass a bill to increase the $600 stimulus checks to $2,000. Point to be noted that 275 members voted in the favor of the bill and 134 voted against it. So, the bill received
California Governor announced Alex Padilla to be California’s first Latino Senator
On Tuesday, the Governor of California Gavin Newsom announced the name of Alex Padilla (Secretary of State) to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. Padilla will be the first Latino senator to represent California. Point to be noted that California is
President Trump’s Executive Orders and their affects on Medicare and Social Security
US President Donald Trump’s new executive orders faced swift backlash from Democrats. Some Republican legislators said the president was attempting to unconstitutionally bypass US Congress after coronavirus relief negotiations evaded on the Capitol Hill. Some critics decried the president latest measures after the
Trump to use special power as Senate approved China Sanctions over Hong Kong Crackdown
On Wednesday, the US Senate has unanimously passed a punitive sanctions bill against Chinese officials. Point to be noted the China government passed a national security law that experts say erodes Hong Kong’s autonomy. The sanctions bill was passed with unanimous approval in
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