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E&C Leaders Request Briefing from Meta on Protecting Reproductive Health Care Privacy

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today seeking answers following recent reporting on the company releasing users’ sensitive data, including private communications related to abortion in state criminal proceedings.


Commerce Department publishes rule on Aug. 31

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Building Renovations to Support Job Growth in Frederick, Maryland

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.6 million grant to Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc., Frederick, Maryland, for building renovations to support a science business incubator. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.



Commerce Department discusses Establishment of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on Aug. 31

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the city of Walterboro, South Carolina, for the construction of new sewer lines in support of economic growth in a region impacted by the declining use of coal. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


Bills addressed by Oversight and Reform Committee on Aug. 30

There was activity on four bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on Aug. 30.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to the Stokes Nature Center, Providence, Utah, to develop a nature education and outdoor exploration facility. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Development in Richfield City, Utah

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the city of Richfield City, Utah, to construct road and utilities infrastructure to allow for expansion of a business park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


Rodgers, Comer, Jordan Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Administration from Pressuring Social Media Companies to Censor Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY), and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) today introduced the Protecting Speech from Government Interference...


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $677,440 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Entrepreneurship Growth Efforts in Rural Huerfano County, Colorado

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $677,440 grant to Huerfano County, Colorado, to establish a business incubator program to support local, retail-based entrepreneurs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


International Trade Administration set to publish a new notice on Sept. 1

There are seven releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 1.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Build Visitors Center and Boost Tourism in Saline County, Missouri

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to Saline County, Missouri, to support tourism by building a new visitors center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Outdoor Recreation Sector in Northwest Michigan

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, Traverse City, Michigan, to boost the outdoor recreation sector by enhancing trail capacity along the Manistee County Rural Communities Multi-Use Trail. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the 2021 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). SIPP is a longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information about income and assistance program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey collects data and measures change in characteristics like economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care and food security.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.