News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

There was activity on four bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on April 26.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. To you, to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham, I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.

US Department of Labor calls on Amazon to improve severe weather emergency procedures following warehouse collapse

News Release: EDWARDSVILLE, IL - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a Hazard Alert Letter to Amazon, requiring the online retailer to review its severe weather emergency procedures after six contractors were fatally injured and another severely injured when a tornado struck Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse on Dec. 10, 2021.

Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses-March 2022 discussed on April 26 by Environmental Protection Agency

By EPA Newswire | Apr 27, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Agriculture Department discusses Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Legal Proceedings on April 26

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Senator Murray Defeats Senate Republicans’ Attempt to Undermine Birth Control, Cancer Screenings, and STI Testing & Treatment

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, took to the Senate floor to fight back against Republicans’ latest attempt to undermine patients’ ability to get birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and...

Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes on April 26

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone-Cleveland National Air Show; Correction discussed on April 26 by Homeland Security Department

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 27, 2022

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris administration, US Department of Labor award more than $90M to grow clean energy workforce with education, training for young adults

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $90.4 million in YouthBuild grants to prepare young adults not enrolled in school or participating in the labor market for jobs in construction and other in-demand industries through apprenticeship and other career pathways, especially jobs that support clean energy technologies.

Notice published on April 26 by Environmental Protection Agency

By EPA Newswire | Apr 27, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Bipartisan House Agriculture Committee Leaders Laud USDA, USAID Use of Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to Address International Food Crises

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania released the following statements following USDA and USAID’s decision to withdraw funds from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT).

Sierra Leone National Day

By State Newswire | Apr 27, 2022

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate the 61st anniversary of your independence.

Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Source Specific Changes for Jefferson County on April 26

By EPA Newswire | Apr 27, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice of Funding Opportunity for America's Marine Highway Projects discussed on April 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-719; Sitka, AK discussed on April 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Education and Labor committee referred to newly introduced bill H.R.7575 on April 26

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Antonio Delgado.

USDA Designates Pershing County, Nevada, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...

US Department of Labor finds St. Louis recycling facility exposed workers to fall, machine hazards, places company in Severe Violator Program

News Release: ST. LOUIS - A workplace safety investigation following a worker’s fatal crushing injuries at a St. Louis recycling facility on Oct. 26, 2021, alleges the company failed to erect guards or barriers to prevent workers from falling into a paper baler and de-energize the conveyor and baler while the worker cleared a jam.

How politicians on Agriculture Committee dealt with bills on April 26