News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


Rule published by Transportation Department on Dec. 20

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


E&C Leaders Request Briefings Following Alarming Reports of a Website Encouraging Suicide

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette...


Commerce Acts to Deter Misuse of Biotechnology, Other U.S. Technologies by the People’s Republic of China to Support Surveillance and Military Modernization that Threaten National Security

News Release: Today, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) took action to address the ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy presented by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s efforts to develop and deploy biotechnology and other technologies for military applications ...


Rule published on Dec. 20 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Adds Export Controls on Cambodia to Address Corruption, Human Rights Abuses, and Regional Security Concerns

News Release: Today the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced new restrictions to address human rights abuses and corruption by Cambodian government actors, including the military, as well as the growing influence of the People’s Republic of China’s military in Cambodia.


Transportation Department publishes notice on Dec. 20

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Months’ Long Cyberstalking Campaign Sparked by an Unrequited Love Interest

News Release: Defendant Solicited a “Swatting" Attack at Victim 1’s Family Home as Part of His Cyberstalking Activities; Singh Also Targeted Victim 2, Who He Perceived to be a Romantic Rival.


USDA to provide $1 billion in loan guarantees for private investors ‘to improve America’s food supply chain‘

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently used $100 million under the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to provide nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees for private investors in the U.S. food supply.


E&C Leaders Request Briefings Following Alarming Reports of a Website Encouraging Suicide

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette...


Commerce Department publishes notice on Dec. 20

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s Meeting with New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor

News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor to explore opportunities for closer bilateral engagement and to discuss broader regional priorities. Specifically, the Secretary and Minister discussed President Biden’s interest ...


Secretary Raimondo's Remarks on Increasing American Competitiveness at the Economic Club of New York

Release: Thank you, Barbara, for that introduction, and thank you to the New York Economic Club for hosting me today.


Energy Department publishes rule on Dec. 20

The US Energy Department published a one page rule on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Dec. 20 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


E&C Leaders Request Briefings Following Alarming Reports of a Website Encouraging Suicide

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette...


 Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

News Release: The department is now seeking to recruit top-level candidates to serve on the committee.


Notice published by Labor Department on Dec. 20

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

News Release: The Build Back Better Act will fund key Commerce initiatives and allow more Americans to fully participate in the economy thanks to critical investments in our care economy.


Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo on Samsung’s Plan to Build New Semiconductor Facility in Texas

News Release: Today, following the announcement from Samsung on its plan to invest $17 billion in a new semiconductor facility in Taylor, Texas, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement: “We are thrilled about Samsung’s investment in Texas. Domestic semiconductor production is critical to preserving and growing U.S. leadership and innovation in one of our most critical industries. It will also create thousands of good-paying jobs for Texans.


Federal Jury Convicts Charlotte Man Of Armed Robbery And Firearms Offenses

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A federal jury handed down a guilty verdict today against Valentino Cabral Darosa, 29, of Charlotte, for the armed robbery of a local business and related firearms offenses, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.