President Biden Enacts a Series of New Laws as Term Nears an End

On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed a comprehensive slate of 50 bills into law, marking a significant legislative push as his presidency enters its final stages. Among the newly enacted laws is the "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act," championed by activist Paris Hilton.
This legislation establishes a federal work group to ensure the protection and proper treatment of minors in residential care facilities, a cause deeply personal to Hilton due to her past experiences. Another notable law, S. 932, stipulates that members of Congress convicted of crimes related to public corruption will no longer be eligible to collect retirement benefits.
Previously, officials could continue receiving pensions until all appeals were exhausted. This bipartisan effort follows the high-profile conviction of Sen. Bob Menendez, who was found guilty of bribery charges. In the realm of education, the "Stop Campus Hazing Act" was also signed into law. It mandates that colleges and universities report hazing incidents in their annual security disclosures and actively educate students about the risks associated with hazing practices.
These steps aim to foster safer campus environments across the country. Additionally, S. 4610 officially designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, solidifying its symbolic status while addressing the oversight of lacking an officially designated bird. Beyond legislative actions, President Biden also made significant use of his clemency powers, commuting the death sentences of 37 federal inmates to life imprisonment without parole.
This decision has sparked a mix of reactions, receiving both criticism and applause from various sectors. Moreover, the president exercised his veto power on a bill intended to create 66 new federal judgeships, citing concerns that the House did not adequately address implementation issues before passing the legislation. This move underscores the administration's cautious approach in shaping the federal judiciary structure
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