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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Manufacturing Expansion in Monroe City, Missouri

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to Monroe City, Missouri, to provide an efficient and safe transportation route to Monroe City’s industrial park is support of manufacturing growth. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Neal Statement on House Passage of H.R. 4040

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022...


WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: H.R. 8487, Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-As the Ways and Means Committee begins marking up H.R. 8487, Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022, key stakeholders have shared their praise for the commonsense, bipartisan legislation led by Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Ami Bera (D-CA), and Larry Bucshon (R-IN).


Ambassador Katherine Tai and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Virtual Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial Readout

News Release: Yesterday, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo hosted a virtual ministerial as the Biden Administration continues to develop the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The ministers had positive and constructive discussions and reaffirmed their collective goal to pursue a high-standard and inclusive economic framework through ongoing and intensified engagements.


Bills addressed by Oversight and Reform Committee on July 27

There was activity on four bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on July 27.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.9 million grant to the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority, Pineville, West Virginia, to construct three buildings needed to support manufacturing in the Barkers Creek Industrial Park.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater System Upgrades to Support Job Growth in Auburn, New York

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the Cayuga County Industrial Development Agency, Auburn, New York, to construct a new wastewater pumping station in support of economic growth. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $678,128 in American Rescue Plan Funds for Trail Expansion to Boost Tourism in Santa Fe, New Mexico

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $678,128 grant to Santa Fe County, New Mexico, to boost tourism by helping to complete the 15-mile Santa Fe Rail Trail.


July 27: bills handled by Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on July 27.


Ways and Means’ Working Women Wednesday

News Release: Today is all about the thousands of women retirees who stand to have their earned pensions restored under H.R. 6929, the Susan Muffley Act of 2022. More than 20,000 Delphi salaried retirees, nearly half of whom are women, had their pensions slashed after the subsidiary of GM filed for bankruptcy in 2005.


Pallone Floor Statement on the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following statement on the House Floor today during consideration of H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022...



U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Business and Job Growth in Douglas, Massachusetts

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the town of Douglas, Massachusetts, for sewer and water system upgrades needed to spur economic development. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


July 28: Congressional Record publishes “STATE OF THE ECONOMY” in the House section

The House section of the Congressional Record published “STATE OF THE ECONOMY” on July 28.


News Release: Today, we will consider a proposal that will ensure our Medicare beneficiaries are receiving the care they need in a timely manner. Championed by Congresswoman DelBene and Congressman Kelly, H.R. 8487, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022, has been years in the making and has overwhelming bipartisan support.


Ways and Means Committee and the bills it addressed on July 27

There was activity on five bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on July 27.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tourism Industry in Kokomo, Indiana

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the city of Kokomo, Indiana, for infrastructure upgrades to prevent flooding in the downtown area adjacent to the Kokomo Speedway. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million to Support Manufacturing Expansion in Okmulgee, Oklahoma

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, for road, utility and drainage infrastructure needed to complete the Okmulgee Business Complex.



Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Applauds Senate Passage of CHIPS Legislation

News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo released the following statement following the Senate’s bipartisan passage of legislation to revitalize domestic semiconductor manufacturing and invest in American scientific leadership.