News from April 2022

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
Of primary interest was protection of the Snake River Plain Aquifer, the second-largest continuous aquifer in the U.S., flowing 585 feet below the landfill.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
Today, President Joe Biden announced he is invoking Defense Protection Act powers in order to ramp up domestic production of critical minerals.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Biden’s expected announcement to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) delivered opening remarks in today’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing on safe drinking water and the need for government spending to be accountable.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
“Today, the House of Representatives continued to make progress for the people by passing two important health bills.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices:”

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
On April 1, 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain interactive fitness products including stationary exercise bikes, treadmills, elliptical machines, and rowing machines and components thereof.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
The new ACES data tables provide national-level estimates of robotic equipment capital expenditures based on the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), at the two-digit and select three- and four-digit NAICS levels.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
This is the latest in a blog series highlighting the associations of the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC).

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alan Davidson met on Tuesday to discuss spectrum policy efforts, the first monthly FCC/NTIA coordination meeting since the leaders launched their Spectrum Coordination Initiative.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
Designation of critical habitat is required for species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee advises the Secretary of Commerce and NOAA on all marine life matters that are the responsibility of the Department of Commerce.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
Lifesaving Legislation Caps the Monthly Cost of Insulin at $35 per Month

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
“President Biden put forward a budget today that prioritizes the health and prosperity of the American people.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
“This confirmation makes history because all four nominees are women, three of whom are women of color,” said Chairwoman Stabenow.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) included a basic needs allowance (BNA) for low-income servicemembers in the U.S. military.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that the public hearing on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order for California walnuts will be held April 19-20, 2022.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
The President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request includes $60.4 billion for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), $1.9 billion or 3 percent above the Fiscal Year 2022 Request, and $7.4 billion or 14 percent above FY 2021 enacted levels.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
This month, we recognize National Arab American Heritage Month and honor the contributions of this diverse community to America.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2022
The Secretary reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to broaden and deepen the relationship with Algeria, including through advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms.