News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022



DOS-SAU grant application closes on June 1

Boosting the Saudi Arabian Creative Economy through Skills Training, Capacity Building, and Formation of a Network of Support and Mentoring grant opened on April 6.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: Following a coordinated German law enforcement action, the United States today took further action to combat Russian-related illicit finance and cybercrime by sanctioning the world’s largest darknet market for Russian speakers, Hydra, and the virtual currency exchange Garantex.


J. Smith: Biden Budget Reveals Another Year of Crisis

Emblematic of the Biden Administration’s misplaced priorities, the President’s budget does not once make mention of an “inflation crisis”, “debt crisis”, “border security”, or “parents” while using the term “climate crisis” 33 times and the terms “tax,” “fee,” and “penalty” over 120 times.


Inadequate Treasury Engagement on International Tax Negotiations Continues

Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), again wrote U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to highlight the lack of engagement with Congress on its international tax agreement.


Chair Grijalva, Rep. Lowenthal Urge Biden Administration Not to Use the Defense Production Act to Increase Mining

“As it turns out, the oil and gas industry isn’t the only one taking advantage of tragedy in Ukraine.”


Pallone and Eshoo on House Passage of Two Health Bills

“Today, the House of Representatives continued to make progress for the people by passing two important health bills.


Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Guthrie on Giving People Hope and Mental Health Support

Today, Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following remarks in the Health Subcommittee Hearing on legislation to support mental health and people’s well-being.


Leader Rodgers Calls on NHTSA to Ease the Burden of Inflation and Supply Chain Issues for Americans

“Inflation and supply chain issues continue to cause shortages and drive-up costs across the board for American families.


State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Program 2021 Year in Review

Secure energy infrastructure is critical to national and economic security.


INL Site Tested Retrieval Technologies Prior to Joining National Priorities List

Following several buried waste exhumation projects in the 1970s, the DOE Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site tested technologies to allow for a larger waste retrieval effort and attempt to minimize the spread of contaminated soil.


House Republicans Introduce Legislation to End the Biden Ban

"Today, we are taking a necessary step to end President Biden's repeated assaults on American energy.


Latta: “Let’s work together to ensure all Americans have access to reliable broadband services”

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks during today’s FCC oversight hearing on the importance of congressional oversight to help Americans stay connected.


Leader Rodgers Urges Biden to Prioritize Lowering Costs for Struggling Americans

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget.



E&C Announces Hearing on Mental Health Legislation

“As Americans grapple with a mental health crisis that has been exacerbated by COVID-19, it has never been more important for Congress to act.


USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Core Orientation Systems, Products Containing Core Orientation Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain core orientation systems, products containing core orientation systems, components thereof, and methods of using the same.


National Urban League Briefings

A final briefing will occur after the release of the Post-Enumeration Survey final results.


FirstNet, Built with AT&T is Connecting More First Responders Across Ohio

Today, we cover nearly all of the state with FirstNet, Built with AT&T – helping to connect public safety agencies and organizations in more than 280 communities across Ohio.