News published on Federal Newswire in December 2021

News from December 2021


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


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...


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 ...


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


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.


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


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...


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


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 ...


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


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


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...


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


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


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.


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.


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.