This Week's Update 12.13.24

This Week in Congress

Senate: The Senate confirmed several nominations.

House: The House passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Liberty in Laundry Act (H.R.7673), and the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act (S.4199).

Biden Administration: On December 9, President Biden announced new actions to support Tribal Nations and Native Communities ahead of the Fourth Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit. The actions include designating the Carlise Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, a 10-year native language revitalization plan, OMB guidance on unmet federal obligations, training for federal employees on tribal consultation and tribal treaty and reserved rights, FEMA tribal declarations interim guidance, HHS tribal data access policy, and opportunities for the federal support of community-driven relocation report.

Next Week in Congress

Senate: The Senate will reconvene on Monday, December 16 and is expected to continue processing nominations and consider the NDAA and Social Security Fairness Act (H.R.82). The Senate could take further action on a Continuing Resolution to fund the government.

House: The House will reconvene on Monday, December 16 and is expected to consider the Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R.115). The House could take further action on a Continuing Resolution to fund the government.

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