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ICYMI: Chairs Carolyn B. Maloney and Raúl Grijalva: We need more inclusive data to drive progress for LGBTQI+ communities

News Release: As we celebrate the immeasurable contributions of LGBTQI+ people during Pride month and commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, we must also renew our commitment to advancing a more equitable America for our LGBTQI+ communities.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Grijalva Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Castro-Huerta v. Oklahoma

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today issued the following statement on yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Castro-Huerta v. Oklahoma. The Court ruled 5-to-4, with Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Commercial Shark Quota Transfer discussed on June 29 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: This week, TSMC, Intel and Global Foundries all issued public warnings that continuing to delay chipmaking incentives could cause them to scale back their plans to make semiconductors in the U.S. Their announcements come days after GlobalWafers announced a CHIPS Act-dependent multi-billion investment that will fill a hole in the U.S. chip manufacturing supply chain.


Census Bureau Releases 2019 Nonemployer Statistics

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today releasedthe 2019 Nonemployer Statistics (NES).Thisannual series provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees or payroll, are subject to federal income tax and have receipts of $1,000 or more.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on public health bills to support patients and research integrity.



News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “Investing in Public Health: Legislation to Support Patients, Workers, and Research:"


Biden Administration Announces Historic Coastal and Climate Resilience Funding

News Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates nearly $3 billion of funding over 5 years to NOAA Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo announced funding opportunities from NOAA's $2.96 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to address the climate crisis and strengthen coastal resilience and ...


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Guthrie Opening Statement on Combatting China’s Influence in American Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on public health bills to support patients and research integrity.


Chairwoman Maloney Seeks Information from Portable Generator Manufacturers on Failure to Adopt Safety Standards

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent letters to portable generator manufacturers Firman Power Equipment, Generac Power Systems, Champion Power Equipment, and DuroMax Power Equipment requesting information regarding the dangers posed by portable generators and whether the manufacturers are taking sufficient steps to mitigate potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from their products.



The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Nation Continues to Age as It Becomes More Diverse

News Release: - The last two decades have seen the country grow continuously older. Since 2000, the national median age - the point at which one-half the population is older and one-half younger - has increased by 3.4 years, with the largest single-year gain of 0.3 years coming in 2021, bringing it to 38.8 years...


Comer, Norman Probe White House Involvement in FERC’s Efforts to Curtail Natural Gas Pipelines

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) probed the White House’s involvement in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) draft policy that would place significant barriers...


Secretary Raimondo Meets with Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness

News Release: Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) to receive updates, hear recommendations, and gather additional feedback on supply chain-related issues. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of the ACSCC’s ...


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the release of six new states (nine data partners) - Oregon, Hawaii, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Montana and Georgia - in the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) experimental data product. PSEO now includes data on 660 institutions, which cover more than 25% of all college graduates in the United States in 2015. Data users can access the data via the PSEO Explorer tool, raw files, and Census API.