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E&C Republicans: 'President Biden and the EPA are proposing more regulations that could raise energy prices even more for families'

Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV), and Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed methane standard


USDOT releases new data showing that road fatalities spiked in first half of 2021

Secretary Buttigieg calls rising traffic deaths a crisis and calls for cooperation among all levels of government, industry, and advocacy to change course


U.S. Department of Labor announces temporary enforcement policy on prohibited transaction rules applicable to investment advice fiduciaries

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration on Oct. 25 announced Field Assistance Bulletin 2021-02, “Temporary Enforcement Policy on Prohibited Transaction Rules Applicable to Investment Advice Fiduciaries.”


NIST seeks information on Chinese participation in the international standards development process

The  National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued the following press release:


DOL presents more than 800 employers with HIRE Vets Medallion Awards

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor on Nov. 10 presented the 2021 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award to 849 employers from across the nation at a virtual ceremony.


DOL, EEOC form employee anti-retaliation joint initiative

The U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced a joint initiative to raise awareness about retaliation issues when workers exercise their protected labor rights.


DOJ, CFPB and OCC announce resolution of lending discrimination claims against Trustmark National Bank

The Justice Department announced the launch of the department’s new Combatting Redlining Initiative today. Redlining is an illegal practice in which lenders avoid providing services to individuals living in communities of color because of the race or national origin of the people who live in those communities.


NOAA: October 2021 was sixth warmest on record for U.S.

West Coast slammed by a powerful, record-setting storm and heavy rainsNovember 8, 2021October 2021 was an unusually balmy month for the contiguous U.S., as several states recorded their warmest October on record.Abundant Pacific moisture also dumped excessive rainfall over the western U.S.


NOAA announces process to designate national marine sanctuary off central California

NOAA on Nov. 9 announced it is seeking public comment on the first steps toward designating a new national marine sanctuary in a 7,000 square mile area off the central California coast, adjacent to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.


AIPLA submits comments to USPTO regarding request for information to assist preparation of patent eligibility jurisprudence study

On Oct. 15, 2021, AIPLA submitted a comment letter to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) following the Office’s request for information to assist in preparation of the Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence Study.


The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) requires Federal agencies to report financial and non-financial award data in accordance with standards established by the Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget.


Manchin: 'Our bipartisan bill will help West Virginia'

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) praised the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring around $6 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years.


Barrasso: Biden administration agenda is 'anti-American energy'

Sen. John Barrasso's office has issued the following press release:U.S.


Hayes: 'Food insecurity particularly impacts veterans who have recently left service'

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at the Nov. 10 hearing titled “Hunger Among Veterans and Servicemembers: Understanding the Problem and Evaluating Solutions.”


House Agriculture Committee Leadership honors National Grain and Feed Association on 125th anniversary with resolution

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Ranking Member Glenn 'GT' Thompson, General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee Chair Cheri Bustos, and General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee Ranking Member Austin Scott issued the following statement to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the National Grain and Feed Association. Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Thompson have also submitted a House Resolution commemorating the anniversary.


USDA issues a decision and order without hearing against Texas livestock purchaser

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Decision and Order Without Hearing against Antonio Chavez (Chavez) of El Paso, Texas, on Sept. 29, 2021, for violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


Manchin: Commercial nuclear can provide ‘enormous opportunity’ across West Virginia

The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the potential range of uses for civilian nuclear energy


Barrasso releases 'Europe’s Energy Crisis: A Warning to America' investigative report

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), released an investigative report titled, “Europe’s Energy Crisis: A Warning to America.”


USDA reaches a consent decision against Ohio livestock buyer

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision against Kenneth Mezurek, doing business as Mezurek Livestock (Mezurek) of Grafton, Ohio, on Oct. 26, 2021, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


Barrasso: 'Nuclear technology is fundamental to meeting America’s energy, environmental, and national security needs'

On Nov. 4, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a full committee hearing to examine the potential non-electric applications of civilian nuclear energy.