Rogers: Biden's national security strategy is not based in reality
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2022
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s National Security Strategy on Oct. 13.
Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations
By Press Release | Sep 23, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis.
Companion to Banks' bill to expand sanctions on Uyghur human rights abusers introduced by Menendez, Rubio
By Press Release | Aug 23, 2022
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced companion legislation to House Armed Services Committee Member Jim Banks’ bill, the Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act, to expand the current scope of sanctions on those committing human rights abuses against Uyghurs.
Rubio slams Energy Department’s decision to transfer critical technology production to China
By Press Release | Aug 19, 2022
After spending $15 million in taxpayers funds to bankroll domestic research and production of vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) technology, the U.S. Department of Energy approved the transfer of all VRFB production to foreign entities, including some based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Victims of Communism, allies as feds to impose Magnitsky sanctions on CCP officials implicated by the Xinjiang Police Files
By Press Release | Aug 12, 2022
We, the 56 undersigned organizations dedicated to human rights in China and to the plight of persecuted ethno-religious groups in the Uyghur Region, urge you to sanction all Chinese officials responsible for the genocide in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), also known as East Turkistan.
56 organizations call for sanctions on CCP officials implicated in the Xinjiang Police Files
By Press Release | Aug 12, 2022
Evidence from the Xinjiang Police Files implicated four high-ranking Chinese Communist Party (CCP) members in the extermination of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other Turkic minorities in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Walsh on July jobs report: 'This is great news for America’s workers'
By Press Release | Aug 8, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the July 2022 Employment Situation Report:
DOE announces new leader of energy jobs office
By Press Release | Aug 8, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced Betony Jones, previously Senior Advisor on Workforce in the Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, will lead the Office of Energy Jobs as Director.
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Inflation Reduction Act
By Press Release | Aug 8, 2022
“It is critical that the House and Senate act quickly on this important piece of legislation so that we can get to work," Vilsack said.
JCT: Democrats’ proposals increase taxes on millions of Americans
By Press Release | Aug 5, 2022
The nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimates the Democrats’ latest reckless tax-and-spend proposal will increase taxes on millions of Americans across every income bracket, with more than half of the tax increases on Americans making less than $400,000 per year.
Pelosi statement on congressional delegation visit to Taiwan
By Press Release | Aug 5, 2022
“Our Congressional delegation’s visit should be seen as a strong statement that America stands with Taiwan," Pelosi said.
Rep. Banks introduces bill to protect American IP from CCP
By Press Release | Aug 3, 2022
Today, Congressman Jim Banks introduced the Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022 to prevent any federally funded U.S. research from being shared or conducted jointly with Chinese entities that participate in the Chinese Communist Party’s Military Civil-Fusion strategy.
On anniversary of ADA, USDOT announces winners of its first-ever inclusive design challenge
By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022
On July 26, during an event held in recognition of the ADA’s 32nd anniversary, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will announce the winners of its $5 million Inclusive Design Challenge
Biden Administration announces bipartisan infrastructure law funding to make public transportation rail stations accessible for all
By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022
Thirty-two years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. rail systems will get a significant boost in federal funds to improve accessibility for all riders.
Interior Department moves toward final steps to remove 'Sq___' from federal lands
By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022
The Department of the Interior announced July 22 that the 13-member Derogatory Geographic Names Task Force has concluded its review of the more than 660 geographic features featuring the name sq___, a term that has historically been used as an offensive ethnic, racial and sexist slur, particularly for Indigenous women.
Biden-Harris administration announces $132 million for EPA’s National Estuary Program from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an unprecedented investment of $132 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over the next five years for important work to protect and restore estuaries of national significance, funding projects to address climate resilience, prioritize equity, and manage other key water quality and habitat challenges across 28 estuaries along the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts and in Puerto Rico
US government seeks Mexico’s review of allegations that workers’ rights to associate, collectively bargain were denied at Coahuila auto parts plant
By Press Release | Aug 1, 2022
WASHINGTON – The U.S. government on July 21 requested the Mexican government review whether the rights of free association and collective bargaining have been denied to workers at the VU Manufacturing parts facility in Piedras Negras, Coahuila.
DOE announces more than 140 programs supporting President Biden's Justice40 Initiative
By Press Release | Jul 29, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 146 programs that support President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure Federal agencies deliver 40% of the overall benefits of climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities.
Gross Domestic Product, second quarter 2022 (advance estimate)
By Press Release | Jul 28, 2022
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2022 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 1.6 percent.
Rubio, Smith, colleagues demand information from McKinsey regarding work with China
By Press Release | Jul 28, 2022
In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would not issue new contracts with McKinsey & Company pending ongoing investigations into whether McKinsey failed to divulge potential conflicts of interest over its work with both the FDA and opioid manufacturers.
