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The global tech trade association ITI, the Information Technology Industry Council, presented policy priorities for the upcoming Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. ITI's recommendations focus on enhancing the competitiveness and resilience of Europe's economy and improving the Single Market. Additionally, ITI provides guidance on key policy areas such as connectivity, telecommunications, cybersecurity rules, and Artificial Intelligence.

National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Pentagon Spokesman Eric Pahon provided a readout of the Defense Business Board's third quarterly meeting for fiscal year 2024, hosted by Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks. The closed, classified session took place at the Pentagon and included the participation of Defense Innovation Unit Director Doug Beck.

The United States Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Health and Human Services have announced an extension to the public comment period for the Request for Information (RFI) on Consolidation in Health Care Markets. The deadline has been moved from May 6 to June 5, granting the public an additional 30 days to submit a response.

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown stated that the FEND Off Fentanyl Act will assist law enforcement in their fight against fentanyl-dealing drug cartels. He made this announcement in a press release on April 24, the day the act was signed into law.

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a 50-count indictment following a 63-month law enforcement operation that charged 41 individuals in Texas with alleged drug trafficking and related crimes on behalf of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The announcement was made in a press release on April 1, highlighting the U.S.'s concentrated effort to combat cartel influence.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the introduction of ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Certified Homes and Apartments, a new voluntary certification program for residential new construction. The program, developed with funding from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, aims to boost national energy and emissions savings by promoting advanced, energy-efficient technologies.

The EPA Region 7 recently held an Environmental Justice Tour and Listening Session in Omaha, Nebraska on May 6, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Douglas County Health Department and Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

The Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a leader of the LockBit ransomware group. This announcement follows a federal grand jury indictment in New Jersey charging Khoroshev with crimes related to the LockBit ransomware variant.

Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero will participate on a Responsible AI panel at the North American Securities Administrators Association’s (NASAA) 2024 Public Policy Symposium that explores the opportunities and challenges faced by policy makers, regulators, regulated financial institutions, investors, and customers. The panel discussion is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (EDT) at the InterContinental Washington, D.C. - The Wharf located at 801 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.This event aims to delve into the growing...

"A Minnesota man was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for wire fraud and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns."

The Justice Department and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today progress by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) in providing access to basic sanitation services, abating exposure to raw sewage from inadequate onsite wastewater systems, and improving health outcomes for the predominantly Black communities of Lowndes County, Alabama.

Chairman Moolenaar on TikTok Suing the USG Over the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

St. Louis contractor faces $258K in fines after exposing roofing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards 5 times in 7 weeks at Wentzville worksites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of grant funding for Tribal governments and eligible territories to reduce diesel emissions from older diesel engines. The EPA plans to award approximately $9 million in total DERA funding to eligible applicants.

The Department of Defense today announced the selection of seven DoD–university faculty teams to pursue fundamental social science research through the FY 2023 Defense Education and Civilian University Research (DECUR) Partnership, a program under the department's Minerva Research Initiative.

The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released a Dear Colleague Letter to schools specifying with concrete examples the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allegations of discrimination in schools based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, including discrimination against students and school community members who are or are perceived to be Jewish, Israeli, Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, or Palestinian.

The U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to Bolivia and Mexico from May 8-14, 2024, to communicate the work of the State Department and emphasize the United States’ commitment to fostering youth leadership and cooperation in the Americas.

Washington (May 6, 2024) — Former members of Congress Joe Cunningham and Trey Gowdy joined the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) for a bipartisan look at the political landscape during the Federal Legislative and Political Forum to kick off the 2024 Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.

A bipartisan group of Commissioners from the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has issued a letter urging the State Department to employ existing rewards programs in order to gather information that will "deter and disrupt the market for illegally procured organs…and hold accountable those responsible for the gruesome practice" of forced organ harvesting in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). CECC Chair Representative Christopher Smith (R-NJ) was joined by CECC Ranking Member Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Michelle...

The annual Property Management Forum held at the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., brought together industry leaders, members of local and state associations of Realtors®, federal advocacy organizations, and professionals from across the property management spectrum to discuss pressing issues facing the sector. The event served as a platform for robust discussions on rent control, tenant protection efforts, insurance challenges, and the state of commercial real estate in the wake of the pandemic.

On April 30, the White House released National Security Memorandum (NSM)-22 on Critical Infrastructure, to secure and enhance the resilience of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors that provide essential services to the American people, to include the energy, communications, transportation, water, and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) services that DoD relies on to operate.

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Boston, Massachusetts, on May 6 – 8, 2024.

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 6, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents of Gulf Coast states to start preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. Families are advised to take proactive steps to ensure their safety before, during, and after a storm.The EPA recommends that families make a plan and discuss communication strategies in case of limited contact during a storm. This includes knowing what to do if separated and establishing a meeting point in case of evacuation.It is crucial for individuals to stay...

About 800,000 people will begin receiving notices today that they are eligible for refunds stemming from the Federal Trade Commission’s 2023 settlement with BetterHelp related to allegations that the online therapy firm used and shared consumers’ health data, including sensitive information about their mental health, with third parties for advertising.In response to the settlement, BetterHelp agreed to pay $7.8 million to settle the charges brought by the FTC. The commission accused BetterHelp of using and disclosing sensitive consumer data for advertising purposes...