on Christmas Eve.
Here are some of the most significant pieces of legislation:
Stop Child Abuse in Institutional Settings Act
Proposed legislation aims to overhaul the “troubled teen” sector, specifically focusing on residential programs.
Throughout his experience, he went through horrific ordeals, including being sexually assaulted, being isolated in solitary confinement, and being physically restrained and involuntarily fed medication before being forced to testify in front of Congress.
The industry, in which programs are often run by individuals without professional experience in mental health or child development, has faced a lack of oversight, enabling programs to continue operating despite numerous complaints of mistreatment.
On June 20, 1782, the bald eagle was officially designated as the national bird of the United States. Meriwether Lewis’s and William Clark’s expedition, which took place from 1803 to 1806, played a key role in understanding the behavior of bald eagles, and these explorers used the bird in Lewis and Clark’s surrender flag. The flag bore the depiction of a six-foot-high eagle.
It may seem like it should have been a done deal for almost two and a half centuries, but surprisingly, the bird that appears on everything from money to the national seal as a symbol of the United States, wasn’t actually officially designated as the national bird.
The species was once facing the threat of extinction, but its population has recovered significantly since 2009. Prior to this resurgence, it had already been safeguarded by the National Emblem Act, which prohibits the sale or hunting of these birds.
Legislators in Minnesota have played a crucial role in influencing the newly adopted title that designates the bald eagle as the official national bird.
Native American Child Protection Act
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The law revises existing programs that were first implemented in the 1990s and includes provisions to establish a national center that will offer support and training to tribes and urban Indian communities. It also encourages culturally sensitive treatment and resources.
Stop Campus Hazing Act
on campus.
Families of the victims are pushing for the legislation, which also covers sports teams, clubs, and both fraternities and sororities.
for students and staff.
No CORRUPTION Act
As part of the “No Congressional Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pensions to Incarcerated Officials Now Act,” imprisoned lawmakers who were convicted of corruption felonies could potentially receive financial penalties.
Feminist leader Gloria Richardson, from Cape May, New Jersey, stands accused of a felony, including bribery.
The revised law stipulates that any member of Congress convicted of a felony related to corruption will automatically forfeit their pension benefits. Under previous laws, former lawmakers were permitted to retain their pensions even if they continued to appeal their convictions, a process that can be prolonged over several years.
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