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Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Latta Delivers Remarks on Spectrum Efficiency Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks at today’s Committee hearing on legislation to improve American leadership in next generation communications technology.


2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll Now Available

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll statistics provide a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation’s state and local governments. The survey provides state and local government data on full- and part-time employment, full-time equivalent employment, and payroll statistics by governmental function.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $559,944 to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Tillamook County, Oregon

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $559,944 grant to Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC), Tillamook, Oregon, to boost workforce development efforts in Tillamook County.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Service in Yadkinville, North Carolina

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to the Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corporation, Yadkinville, North Carolina, to construct a fiber optic network to enhance business connectivity. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Commerce Department publishes notice on May 24

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bills addressed by Ways and Means Committee on May 24

There was activity on five bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 24.


How politicians on Oversight and Reform Committee dealt with bills on May 24

There was activity on three bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on May 24.


Bills addressed by Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on May 24

There was activity on four bills related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on May 24.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $708,640 for Water and Road Improvements to Support Business Expansion in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $708,640 grant to the Cambria Somerset Authority, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for water infrastructure and roadway repairs.



Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Communications Bills to Connect and Protect America

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “Strengthening Our Communications Networks: Legislation to Connect and Protect:"


May 24: bills handled by Natural Resources Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Natural Resources Committee on May 24.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water System Upgrades to Spur Business Expansion in Hazard, Kentucky

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the city of Hazard, Kentucky, for construction of a new water treatment plant and ancillary infrastructure. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Construct Surgical Center for Special Needs Patients in San Antonio, Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland, San Antonio, Texas, to construct an Ambulatory Surgical Center. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.9 Million to Support Business Expansion in Ben Hill County, Georgia

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Ben Hill County, Georgia, for road construction and drainage improvements.


Leader Rodgers: “U.S. leadership in next-gen technology depends on our ability to innovate”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee on legislation to strengthen American communications networks.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Business Park Upgrades in Rome, New York

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to Griffiss Local Development Corporation, Rome, New York, for the installation of natural gas boilers at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Serve Small Businesses in Groton, Connecticut

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 million grant to Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region Corporation (seCTer), Groton, Connecticut, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting discussed on May 24 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.