News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Brady: With Record Surge in Wholesale Prices, Americans Should Brace for Even Higher Inflation Ahead

“Inflation is clearly out of control, and with record higher wholesale prices for businesses — at double digit inflation — American workers should brace for even more pain ahead under President Biden.


Crapo, Brady Demand Update on Criminal Breach of Taxpayer Data

Almost a year later, the Biden Administration has not sought out stolen taxpayer information


Taxpayers Should Not Fund Biden's Vague, Undefined Environmental Slush Fund

Today, President Joe Biden announced a $1 billion "America the Beautiful Challenge." House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:


E&C Announces Hearing on HHS Budget with Secretary Becerra on April 27

“President Biden’s budget request for HHS and its agencies demonstrates his Administration’s commitment to investing in the health and well-being of the American people,” Pallone and Eshoo said.


Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.4 Monthly Data Release

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.4 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). Phase 3.4 includes a new question on receipt/intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster


Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for March 2022.


How FirstNet helps mitigate disasters

The four phases of emergency management all benefit from FirstNet’s advanced communication capabilities. FirstNet has an important role in the phases of preparedness(link is external), response(link is external), and recovery(link is external). FirstNet is equally critical in the mitigation phase of emergency management.


Inspired by Prehistoric Creatures, NIST Researchers Make Record-Setting Lenses

Five hundred million years ago, the oceans teemed with trillions of trilobites — creatures that were distant cousins of horseshoe crabs.


Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific Island Fishing Values

COVID-19 and COVID-19 policies have had direct and indirect impacts on Pacific Islands region fisheries.


“Climate Change at the Water’s Edge”: Understanding Impacts of Black Mangroves on Juvenile Shrimp

Jennifer Leo and Jennifer Doerr both “stumbled into” researching shrimp at NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s Galveston facility after graduating from Texas A&M University


Sustainable Seafood: An Interview with Janet Coit, NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator

The U.S. seafood industry was hit hard during the pandemic in 2020. But seafood demand didn't go anywhere.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $750,000 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Tourism and Create Jobs in Hogansville, Georgia

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $750,000 grant to the city of Hogansville, Georgia, to support the rehabilitation of the vacant Royal Theater.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.8 Million to Support Clean Energy Business Development in Paulsboro, New Jersey

This project will provide the wastewater infrastructure capacity needed to bring new businesses and jobs to the community, including those in support of clean energy development.


Fort Worth District Park Rangers Come Together for Recognition, Training

Fort Worth District Park Rangers Come Together for Recognition, Training


Corps of Engineers to lower Lake Ashtabula this week

Corps of Engineers to lower Lake Ashtabula this week



Army Corps Spring Creek Projects Aim to Restore Ecosystems, Manage Flood Risks

Army Corps Spring Creek Projects Aim to Restore Ecosystems, Manage Flood Risks


Savannah District joins Cockspur Island Community Day at Fort Pulaski

Savannah District joins Cockspur Island Community Day at Fort Pulaski


Construction Engineering Research Laboratory welcomes USACE commanding general for meeting and facility tour

Construction Engineering Research Laboratory welcomes USACE commanding general for meeting and facility tour