Today in History - November 17

11/17/2025

Today in History - November 17

After ten years of construction and costs more than double the original estimate, the Suez Canal opened on November 17, 1869. Continue reading.

Progressive Era reformer Grace Abbott was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, on November 17, 1878. Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 047 - "Fault"

11/17/2025

Poem 047 - "Fault"

A poem by Ron Koertge from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

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Israel: Amendment to Privacy Protection Law Goes into Effect

11/17/2025

Israel: Amendment to Privacy Protection Law Goes into Effect

11/17/2025 12:27 PM EST

On August 14, 2025, a new amendment law went into effect in Israel, revising the country’s privacy protections and bringing them into alignment with European Union standards. The Privacy Protection Law (Amendment No. 13), 5784-2024, (hereafter the amendment law) amends the Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981, as amended.Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority (PPA), the authority responsible for …

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Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills Update

11/17/2025

Most-Viewed Bills - Week of November 16, 2025

H.R.5371 [119th] - Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
H.R.4405 [119th] - Epstein Files Transparency Act
H.R.1 [119th] - One Big Beautiful Bill Act
H.R.4818 [118th] - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
H.Res.873 [119th] - Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
H.Res.353 [119th] - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
S.3012 [119th] - Shutdown Fairness Act
H.R.1968 [119th] - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
S.2296 [119th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
S.Amdt.3937 [119th] - S.Amdt.3937 to H.R.5371

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11/17/2025

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

11/17/2025

H.R.2659

Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act (11/17/2025 legislative day)

H.R.2212

DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act (11/17/2025 legislative day)

H.Res.782

Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods. (11/17/2025 legislative day)

S.2392

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025 (11/17/2025 legislative day)

Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

11/17/2025

S.260

Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act (11/17/2025 legislative day)

Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

11/17/2025

H.R.2261

Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act (11/17/2025 legislative day)