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NOAA requests proposals for design and construction of new ocean survey ships

News Release: NOAA is seeking proposals from U.S. shipbuilders for the design and construction of new ships for the agency. The new vessels will primarily support NOAA’s coastal, continental shelf and deep ocean data collection requirements.


Proposed rule published by Commerce Department on May 19

The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There was activity on three bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on May 19.



The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves concluded his first official trip to Brazil. Over the course of the visit, which took place between May 15-19, the Deputy Secretary led the largest trade mission to the South America region since the onset of the pandemic and advanced key Biden-Harris Administration and Department priorities through a series of engagements with Brazilian government officials and private sector leaders.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on May 19

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Natural Resources Committee and the bills it addressed on May 19

There was activity on two bills related to the Natural Resources Committee on May 19.


E&C Announces Legislative Hearing on Bills to Protect Consumers and Strengthen the Economy

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today that the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Thursday, May 26, at 12 p.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Legislative Hearing to Protect Consumers and Strengthen the Economy."


News Release: WASHINGTON - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened today’s hearing by recognizing the important work going on throughout the country to ensure K-12 curriculums in the public school system set students up for success. She expressed concern about Democrats’ ...



The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“AMERICAN ENERGY EXCELLENCE” published by the Congressional Record  on May 16

“AMERICAN ENERGY EXCELLENCE“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H5005 on May 16


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Members Urge VIP Act Implementation Before Memorial Day

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging them to implement the provisions of the Alexander Lofgren Veterans in Parks Act before Memorial Day weekend. In part, the members wrote.


How politicians on Ways and Means Committee dealt with bills on May 19

There was activity on six bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 19.