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Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update
12/18/2024
S.4367

Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (12/18/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6062

To restore the ability of the people of American Samoa to approve amendments to the territorial constitution based on majority rule in a democratic act of self-determination, as authorized pursuant to an Act of Congress delegating administration of Federal territorial law in the territory to the President, and to the Secretary of the Interior under Executive Order 10264, dated June 29, 1951, under which the Constitution of American Samoa was approved and may be amended without requirement for further congressional action, subject to the authority of Congress under the Territorial Clause in article IV, section 3, clause 2 of the United States Constitution. (12/18/2024 legislative day)
S.2615

Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023 (12/18/2024 legislative day)
Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update
12/18/2024
S.2042

Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act (12/18/2024 legislative day)
S.1760

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act Amendments Act (12/18/2024 legislative day)
S.5000

A bill to prohibit the use of amounts from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund to implement a certain record of decision, and for other purposes. (12/18/2024 legislative day)
S.Res.895

A resolution recognizing the second commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (12/18/2024 legislative day)
S.Res.934

A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate. (12/18/2024 legislative day)
China: Expanded Visa-Free Transit Policy Allows American Travelers to Stay 10 Days
12/19/2024

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China: Expanded Visa-Free Transit Policy Allows American Travelers to Stay 10 Days
12/18/2024 05:53 PM EST

On December 17, 2024, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) issued the Announcement on Further Relaxing and Optimizing the Visa-Free Transit Policy for Foreign Nationals. Effective immediately, the announcement expands the country’s visa-free transit policy to allow travelers of 54 countries, including the United States, to travel in certain parts of China for 240 hours (10 …

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12/19/2024

 

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Today in History - December 19
12/19/2024

In the final hours of December 18, 1813, some 500 British soldiers as well as some 500 militia and Indians—crossed the Niagara River from Canada determined to seize Old Fort Niagara on the opposite shore in New York. By sunrise on December 19, the British were victorious and America’s Niagara frontier lay open to attack. Continue reading.

On December 19, 1903, New Yorkers celebrated the opening of the Williamsburg Bridge, the second and largest of three steel-frame suspension bridges to eventually span the city’s East River. Continue reading.

Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments.
Poetry 180: Poem 069 - "The Space Heater"
12/19/2024

A poem by Sharon Olds from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.
Hiromi Sonicwonder Performs at the Library of Congress
12/19/2024
Hiromi Sonicwonder Performs at the Library of Congress
12/19/2024 09:05 AM EST

Japanese-born pianist, composer and bandleader Hiromi Uehara, performed at the Library of Congress on Friday, November 8, 2024. Learn about her experience exploring the Library's collections and playing on George Gershwin's piano.
Intern Spotlight: Uncovering African American Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Manuscript Division
12/19/2024
Intern Spotlight: Uncovering African American Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Manuscript Division
12/19/2024 10:00 AM EST

This is a guest post by Onur Ayaz, formerly a Junior Fellow in the Manuscript Division. When does entrepreneurship become innovative, and when does innovation become invention? Are activists, educators, scientists, and laborers also innovators? Are they entrepreneurs? In 1918 Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian who also collected manuscripts, ephemera, and other materials …
What’s New Online at the Library of Congress: December 2024
12/19/2024
What’s New Online at the Library of Congress: December 2024
12/19/2024 10:10 AM EST

Interested in learning more about what’s new in the Library of Congress’s digital collections? The Signal shares updates on new additions to our digital collections and we love showing off all the hard work of our colleagues from across the Library. Read on for a sample of what’s been added recently and some of our favorite highlights. …
Remembering Danna Bell
12/19/2024
Remembering Danna Bell
12/19/2024 11:00 AM EST

It’s with great sadness that we report the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Danna Bell. Danna served the Library of Congress for more than 25 years and was a core member of our K-12 education team, where she played a crucial role in virtually every program area, including this blog. Trained as an …
Upcoming US Law Webinars – January 2025
12/19/2024
Upcoming US Law Webinars – January 2025
12/19/2024 12:30 PM EST

Today's blog post announces the upcoming U.S. Law webinars that will be hosted in January 2025, including a Lunch and Learn webinar.
[tentative list] LCSH/LCC Tentative Lists 1, 2025
12/19/2024

New Tentative Lists have been posted for LCSH and LCC. These lists contain proposals for new or revised subject authority records and classification numbers.

The public is encouraged to send constructive comments on these proposals to the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division (PTCP) of the Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) Directorate.

For LCSH and LCC, email listcomments@loc.gov by Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

The proposals on this list are NOT YET APPROVED and are not yet available for use in current cataloging.

Library of Congress Subject Headings Tentative List 1, 2025

Library of Congress Classification Tentative List 1, 2025

 

 

 
[tentative list] LCGFT Tentative List 1, 2025
12/19/2024

A new Tentative List has been posted for LCGFT. This list contains proposals for new or revised subject authority records and classification numbers.

The public is encouraged to send constructive comments on these proposals to the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division (PTCP) of the Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) Directorate.

Email genreform@loc.gov

The proposals on these lists are NOT YET APPROVED and are not yet available for use in current cataloging.

LCGFT Tentative List 1, 2025

 
Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update
12/19/2024
S.4607

America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act (12/19/2024 legislative day)
S.2742

Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act (12/19/2024 legislative day)
S.4511

Guarding Readiness Resources Act (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.8666

To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello. (12/19/2024 legislative day)
[tentative list] Correction: LCSH/LCC Tentative Lists 1, 2025
12/19/2024

New Tentative Lists have been posted for LCSH and LCC. These lists contain proposals for new or revised subject authority records and classification numbers.

The public is encouraged to send constructive comments on these proposals to the Policy, Training, and Cooperative Programs Division (PTCP) of the Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access (ABA) Directorate.

To contribute comments, email listcomments@loc.gov

The proposals on this list are NOT YET APPROVED and are not yet available for use in current cataloging.

Library of Congress Subject Headings Tentative List 1, 2025

Library of Congress Classification Tentative List 1, 2025

 

 

 
The 1874 Transit of Venus in the News
12/19/2024
The 1874 Transit of Venus in the News
12/19/2024 03:00 PM EST

December 8, 2024 marked the 150th anniversary of the 1874 transit of Venus, the phenomena when Venus crosses between the Earth and the Sun. The event prompted many countries to plan scientific expeditions to the areas directly beneath the travel line in hopes of getting the best view. Read about how the transit was anticipated in the daily news!
Jobs and Internship Opportunities - CLOSING SOON - Librarian (Research Specialist) (Vacancy#:VAR002936)
12/19/2024

CLOSING SOON - Librarian (Research Specialist) (Vacancy#:VAR002936)

  • Opening Date: November 25, 2024
  • Closing Date: December 26, 2024
  • OPM Control Number: 820957600
  • Vacancy Number: VAR002936
  • LC Organization Unit: Congressional Research Service
  • Grade: GS-12
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $99,200.00
  • Maximum Salary: $128,956.00
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

This position serves as a Research Librarian in the Congressional Research Service (CRS). The incumbent analyzes and solves complex research problems within specialized policy research areas. Factors that affect the complexity of a request include its novelty, the difficulty in locating authoritative information, and the specialized nature of the subject area, etc. Responds to congressional and internal requests for information related to complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge of the context/background of the issue; and congressional and internal requests related to information that is difficult to find and/or requires filtering/synthesis. Using specialized knowledge, prepares complex responses to inquiries. Develops and executes research methodologies for specialized topics and for complex topics. The incumbent develops and maintains knowledge of research resources; identifies, tests, and evaluates new specialized research resources; performs market analyses on competing resources; and recommends specialized information resources and research materials for purchase or renewal. Provides orientation and training/instruction to congressional clients, colleagues and peers on research methods and research resources.

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Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update
12/19/2024
S.4634

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
S.4404

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
S.4803

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota, as the "First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.1823

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 East Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville, Florida, as the "Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.3354

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6810

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 518 North Ridgewood Drive in Sebring, Florida, as the "U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6983

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7180

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 1st Street in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the "Kingsland 'Johnny Cash' Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7385

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 29 Franklin Street in Petersburg, Virginia, as the "John Mercer Langston Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7417

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the "Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7606

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7607

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the "George Henry White Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7893

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama, as the "Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.5867

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6162

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the "LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6188

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 420 Highway 17 North in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as the "Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6633

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9355 113th Street in Seminole, Florida, as the "Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.6750

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the "Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.8057

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7158

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Battles Road in Santa Maria, California, as the "Larry Lavagnino Post Office Building". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7507

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the 'William E. and Elise L. Barrett Post Office Building’ (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.7508

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1285 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the "Gladys P. Todd Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.8841

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the "Floyd B. Olson Post Office". (12/19/2024 legislative day)
H.R.8868

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Ports