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NIST aims to enhance daily products through improved formulations
Every time you use toothpaste, apply perfume, or take medication, you are benefiting from a carefully crafted formulation made in a lab.
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NOAA satellites aid in rescuing over 400 lives in 2024
NOAA satellites played a crucial role in the rescue of 411 individuals from perilous situations in 2024 across the United States and its adjacent waters.
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National Weather Service issues tips for staying safe during extreme cold
Extreme cold weather poses significant risks, including traffic accidents caused by winter storms.
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Commerce Department announces CHIPS incentives awards totaling millions
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized three awards under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities.
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Deputy Secretary highlights U.S. role in advancing commercial space industry
Growing up near the Warner and Swasey Observatory in Cleveland, Ohio, Don Graves developed a fascination with space.
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Commerce partners with Natcast for semiconductor tech center operations
The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized a long-term partnership with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
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Commerce transforms under Raimondo with $90B investment focusing on security, innovation
During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-paying careers, and bolster U.S. competitiveness.
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Office of Faith-Based director reflects on achievements as term ends
As the tenure of Andres Chong-Qui Torres as Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (OFBNP) draws to a close, he extends gratitude for the support received during his service.
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Biden-Harris Administration supports Puerto Rico's path toward economic recovery
The Biden-Harris Administration has taken significant steps to aid Puerto Rico's economic recovery, focusing on a collaborative approach to address the island's unique challenges.
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Commerce Department announces $1.4 billion awards for semiconductor industry advancement
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the finalization of $1.4 billion in awards under the CHIPS National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP).
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Department of Commerce awards Natcast $6.3 billion for semiconductor technology advancement
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a significant partnership with Natcast to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
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Commerce announces preliminary terms with four companies under CHIPS Act
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary agreements with four companies under the CHIPS and Science Act, aiming to boost semiconductor technology capabilities across the United States.
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Commerce publishes guidelines on generative AI and open data
In late 2023, the Department of Commerce's Commerce Data Governance Board initiated the AI and Open Government Data Working Group.
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U.S. Department awards $25 million to expand workforce training programs
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new allocation of $25 million through its Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support workforce training programs across the nation.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $210M for tech hub expansion
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced plans to distribute approximately $210 million in grants to six Tech Hub Designees.
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U.S. and Norway release report on critical mineral supply chain transparency
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries have released a report focusing on non-market policies and practices (NMPPs) affecting critical mineral markets.
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Commerce signs preliminary agreement with MACOM for $70 million investment
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a preliminary memorandum of terms with MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. to provide up to $70 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.
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Biden administration awards $53 million to HP for semiconductor facility expansion
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant award under the CHIPS Incentives Program to support domestic manufacturing and technological advancement.
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Commerce expands support for U.S. firms competing internationally
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced an initiative to expand its support for American companies vying for significant investment and concession projects overseas.
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Commerce highlights key achievements from 2024
As 2025 begins, the Commerce Department reflects on its significant achievements from the previous year.