News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Neal Statement on 12th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act

“The Affordable Care Act has dramatically improved the American health care system while shoring up the economic and health security of so many in need over the last 12 years.



Paycheck Increases Can’t Keep Up with Bidenflation

For the past year, even with paychecks increasing, workers have earned less and paid more for everything from rent to gas for their car, according to a new analysis by the Urban Institute.


Finance Committee Republicans: Unsustainable Mandatory Spending Will Fuel Inflation Crisis

Members outline concerns with efforts to make Obamacare subsidy hikes permanent


Chair Grijalva, Rep. Porter Statement on the Announcement of Ambassador Joe Yun as New Presidential Envoy

“Ambassador Yun is an accomplished diplomat who has ably served both Democratic and Republican administrations in difficult assignments, and we are optimistic that his appointment marks a new chapter in efforts to renew the Compacts of Free Association.


Westerman, Spartz lead Bipartisan Ukrainian Independence Park Act

"Our nation’s parks serve as places where we can reflect on our shared heritage and the founding values of our democratic nation.


Leader Rodgers Invites Sec. Granholm to Testify in April on Rising Gas Prices

“The Energy and Commerce Committee intends to hold a hearing on April 6, 2022, to explore rising gas prices.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Public Health Legislative Hearing

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight:”


Certain Mobile Access Equipment and Subassemblies from China Threaten U.S. Industry, Says USITC

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that U.S. industry is threatened with material injury by reason of imports of certain mobile access equipment and subassemblies from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are sold in the United States at less than fair value.


Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 8 Weekly Data Release

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from Phase 8 of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS)


Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 8 Weekly Data Release

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from Phase 8 of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), which measures the effect of changing business conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and other major events such as hurricanes on our nation’s small businesses.


Pallone Praises Biden’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve Announcement to Relieve America’s Pain at the Pump

“I commend President Biden for taking decisive, historic action to combat rising gas prices and help provide the American people much needed relief at the pump.


Pallone Opening Remarks at FCC Oversight Hearing

This is the first oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since Chairwoman Rosenworcel has taken the agency’s helm, and while it was my hope to have a full, five-member Commission with us today, we are glad to have the four of you here.


E&C Announces Hearing with Six Oil Company Executives on Rising Gas Prices

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold an oversight hearing on Wednesday, April 6


Leader Rodgers: SPR Release Will Not Alleviate the Pain at the Pump. We Must Flip the Switch ON American Energy.

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).


Rep. Buddy Carter: Inflation is Making it Harder for People to Pay for Basic Expenses

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.


Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Travel to Brussels, Belgium

On March 22, USAID Deputy Administrator Coleman visited Brussels, Belgium, where she represented the U.S. government at the first European Humanitarian Forum


USAID Announces Administrator Samantha Power Will Co-Lead a Global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure to Protect Communities Vulnerable to Disasters

Today, USAID announced that, on behalf of the U.S. Government, Administrator Samantha Power will join Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, as Co-chair of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Governing Council for a two-year term starting this month.


Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Journalists and Leaders in the Business Community in Miami

Today, Administrator Samantha Power was in Miami, Florida, where she spoke with journalists from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela about the importance of press freedom, as well as with leaders from the Miami business community to discuss private sector engagement in Central America.


Administrator Samantha Power Meeting with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Sardor Umurzakov

Administrator Power and Deputy Prime Minister Umurzakov also discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uzbekistan.