WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The White House issued the following news release on Dec. 24, 2024: On Monday, December 23, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 663, the "Native American Child Protection Act;" Thank you to Representative Gallego, and Senators Lujan and Collins for their leadership. * * * H.R. 1097, the "Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023;" Thank you to Representatives Panetta and Fallon, and Senators Padilla and Lummis for their leadership. * * * H.R.   more