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  • 2021-01565 — Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2021
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    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 6555
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In this proclamation, President Donald J. Trump designates January 18, 2021, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, honoring the civil rights leader's legacy. The proclamation discusses Dr. King's fight for equality and justice through nonviolent means and highlights the Administration's efforts to promote economic opportunities, particularly for Black Americans. It emphasizes the need to continue striving toward Dr. King's dream of equality of opportunity and encourages Americans to participate in acts of service to honor his vision.

    Simple Explanation

    President Trump made an announcement that a special day in January is set aside to remember Martin Luther King, Jr., who worked hard to make sure everyone is treated fairly. He encouraged people to do good things for others to honor Dr. King's dream of a world where everyone gets a fair chance.

  • 2021-02193 — Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Section 514 Off-Farm Labor Housing Loans and Section 516 Off-Farm Labor Housing Grants for New Construction for Fiscal Year 2021
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7840
    Reading Time:about 60 minutes

    The Rural Housing Service (RHS), a part of the United States Department of Agriculture, is inviting applications for Section 514 Off-Farm Labor Housing loans and Section 516 Off-Farm Labor Housing grants. These funds are aimed at building new housing for domestic farm laborers, including retired or disabled ones, to boost affordable housing availability. The process involves a pre-application and final application phase, and RHS encourages applications that offer benefits to rural communities, especially those in Opportunity Zones or persistent poverty areas. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and the deadline for submissions is outlined in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The Rural Housing Service wants to help build new homes for farm workers to live in, and they are offering special deals and money to people who can make this happen. But, it's a little tricky because there are lots of rules and steps to follow to get this help.