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Here's what's among the 50 bills Biden signed into law on Christmas Eve


Published on 2024-12-25 15:00:46 - MSN
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  • President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve as one of his final acts before he leaves the White House in January. With less than a month until he is set to give up the Oval Office, Biden gave sweeping authorizations on Tuesday to a slew of legislation that does everything from

On Christmas Eve, President Joe Biden signed into law 50 bills, showcasing a bipartisan effort in Congress. Among these, key legislation included the "Gabby Petito Act," which mandates law enforcement to conduct a lethality assessment in domestic violence situations to evaluate the risk of serious injury or death. Another significant bill was the "MAHSA Act," aimed at sanctioning foreign individuals involved in human rights abuses against peaceful protesters, particularly in response to events in Iran. Additionally, there were acts like the "No TikTok on Government Devices Act," prohibiting the use of TikTok on devices issued by the federal government due to security concerns, and the "Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from the CCP Act," which seeks to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from exploiting American technology. Other bills addressed issues ranging from extending the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, to renaming post offices, and providing support for veterans, reflecting a broad spectrum of legislative priorities.

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