News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022



Senator Murray, Surgeon General Murthy Push to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

Senator Murray, Surgeon General Murthy Push to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis


Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation

Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation


Senator Murray Announced As Key Negotiator On Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Supply Chains, Boost American Competitiveness

Senator Murray Announced As Key Negotiator On Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Supply Chains, Boost American Competitiveness


Senator Murray Joins Planned Parenthood Leaders to Celebrate New Title X Funding for Washington State, Vows to Defend Reproductive Rights Amid Republican Attacks

Senator Murray Joins Planned Parenthood Leaders to Celebrate New Title X Funding for Washington State, Vows to Defend Reproductive Rights Amid Republican Attacks


Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Strengthen Lagging Food and Nutrition Regulation Efforts

Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Strengthen Lagging Food and Nutrition Regulation Efforts


Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Quickly Address Unacceptable, Longstanding Food Safety Failures

Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Quickly Address Unacceptable, Longstanding Food Safety Failures


Senator Burr Blasts Biden Administration for Fourth Extension of Student Loan Repayment Freeze

Senator Burr Blasts Biden Administration for Fourth Extension of Student Loan Repayment Freeze


Burr, Colleagues Press Education Secretary Cardona to Extend Public Comment Period on Troubling Charter School Proposals

Burr, Colleagues Press Education Secretary Cardona to Extend Public Comment Period on Troubling Charter School Proposals


The Spirit of Partnership: Implementing the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability

The United States is committed to strengthening global resiliency and democratic renewal, and promoting peaceful, self-reliant nations that become strong economic and security partners capable of addressing shared challenges.


US Department of Labor to hold virtual meeting to solicit public
input on OSHA whistleblower program improvements

US Department of Labor to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program improvements


Assistant Secretary Lee Satterfield Travels to Croatia and Cyprus

Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield is traveling to Croatia and Cyprus from April 3-9, 2022.In Croatia, Assistant Secretary Satterfield will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Croatia, following the successful U.S.-Croatia Strategic Dialogue.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Holguín

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Holguín today in Washington. Deputy Secretary Sherman welcomed Ecuador’s strong condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.


Expiration of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine Mandate

The United States deeply regrets the decision by the Russian Federation to block consensus to extend the mandate of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM).


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with French MFA Secretary General Francois Delattre, German MFA Political Director Tjorven Bellmann, Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi, and UK Minister of State for Europe and North America James Cleverly.


Joint Statement from the U.S.-Czech Republic Strategic Dialogue

The United States and the Czech Republic have a historic friendship based on common democratic values and an appreciation of our shared responsibility to uphold the rules-based international order in cooperation with our Allies and partners.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Moroccan Prime Minister Akhannouch

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Rabat.


Free Entrance Saturday, April 16, at Point Park, on Lookout Mountain, in Celebration of National Park Week

Free Entrance Saturday, April 16, at Point Park, on Lookout Mountain, in Celebration of National Park Week


The President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

President Biden believes deeply in the ability of U.S. global leadership to solve challenges, and the Administration recognizes that diplomacy and development are vital tools for advancing U.S. interests and values.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met today with Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi in Washington, D.C.