News from April 2020
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: “Through these two bipartisan draft infrastructure bills, Environment and Public Works Committee Democrats and Republicans are working together to get our economy moving again."

By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day...

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to disburse the second round of provider payments authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Missouri and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), St. Louis Field Office, are warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the COVID-19 economic impact payments as cover for schemes to steal personal information and money.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: The National Park Service has awarded Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site with the 2019 Environmental Achievement Award for exceptional accomplishments in sustainability. This award recognizes the park for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering energy consumption for utilities, and leaving an overall smaller carbon footprint.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: ST. LOUIS - With families encouraged to stay at home due to the nationwide health crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration is asking Americans to keep prescription medications safe and secure until they can properly dispose of them.

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa and the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), St. Louis Field Office, are warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the COVID-19 economic impact payments as cover for schemes to steal personal information and money.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: Beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Buck Island Reef National Monument will reopen its areas to anchoring, mooring, and use of beaches and trails. These areas were temporarily closed on March 23, in order to protect the health of the public visiting the park.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican national previously residing in Dorchester was sentenced today in connection with using the identity of a U.S. citizen.

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided new details regarding the distribution of the $100 billion Provider Relief Fund Congress established in the CARES Act...
By DOE Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX) released the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to disburse the second round of provider payments authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the 2020 Medicare Trustees Report and 2020 Social Security Trustees Report...

By DOE Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is thought to be the largest secular observance in the world as individuals and organizations from across the globe participate in actions that promote a healthier environment for future generations. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Earth Day 2020 theme is “Action for Earth.".

By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee members held a bipartisan teleconference with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D., today for a briefing and discussion on the agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Commerce Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee members held a bipartisan teleconference with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D., today for a briefing and discussion on the agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: A Fifth Defendant Has Pleaded Guilty for his Involvement in the Drug Conspiracy.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister and FBI Special Agent in Charge Timothy Langan are urging educators and parents in Kansas to be alert as students who are out of school spend more time on the internet.
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee members held a bipartisan teleconference with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D., today for a briefing and discussion on the agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) issued a request for proposal (RFP) as an unrestricted, full, and open competition for the conceptual design of a system to produce 1-3 tonnes per day of mixed rare earth oxides or rare earth salts from domestic coal and coal by-product...

By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2020
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services throughout the week. This year’s observance takes place April 19-25 and features the theme, “Seek Justice| Ensure Victims' Rights | Inspire Hope.".