News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News Release: ST. LOUIS - Renters and homeowners in St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis and St. Charles County who were affected by flash flooding July 25-28 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

TSA launches new online Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) renewal process

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to help support critical transportation workers. Starting Aug. 11, 2022, TSA enabled the ability for current TWIC holders to renew their credentials online, which eliminates the need to go to an enrollment center and makes the five-year renewal process more convenient.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Democratic Republic of Congo Vice Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula at a Joint Press Availability

Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) (In progress) Prime Minister of Foreign Affair, thank you for putting to our disposal the media - the international media present in this room (inaudible) conference, the first one, the first parts will be (inaudible) taking the floor His Excellency Mr. Vice Prime Minister,...

Chief Scientist John Abowd Receives Champion of Freedom Award

By Commerce Newswire | Aug 10, 2022

News Release: John Abowd, the U.S. Census Bureau’s chief scientist and associate director for research and methodology, is one of five recipients of the 2022 Champion of Freedom Awards. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) award recognizes individuals and organizations for their commitment to safeguarding the right to privacy, open government and democratic values with courage and integrity.

USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Aug. 10

By USDA Newswire | Aug 10, 2022

Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS's Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 grant opened on Aug. 10.

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Signing of CHIPS and Science Act

By Commerce Newswire | Aug 10, 2022

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement following President Biden’s signing of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Democratic Republic of Congo Vice Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula at a Joint Press Availability

Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) (In progress) Prime Minister of Foreign Affair, thank you for putting to our disposal the media - the international media present in this room (inaudible) conference, the first one, the first parts will be (inaudible) taking the floor His Excellency Mr. Vice Prime Minister...

Secretary Haaland Announces Members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the members of the Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names, a federal advisory group to help identify and recommend changes to derogatory terms still in use for places throughout the country.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Democratic Republic of Congo Vice Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula at a Joint Press Availability

News Release: MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) (In progress) Prime Minister of Foreign Affair, thank you for putting to our disposal the media – the international media present in this room (inaudible) conference, the first one, the first parts will be (inaudible) taking the floor His Excellency Mr. Vice Prime Minister, ...

Interior Department set to publish a new notice on Aug. 11

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 11.

Release of the Finding of No Significant Impact to Improve Water Supply at Two Lassen Volcanic National Park Campgrounds

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to examine alternative actions and environmental impacts associated with the proposed project to drill a well to supply water to the Lost Creek Campground and Volcano...

People with Flood Damage in Missouri Can Apply for FEMA Help

News Release: ST. LOUIS - Renters and homeowners in St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis and St. Charles County who were affected by flash flooding July 25-28 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Bills addressed by Armed Services Committee on Aug. 9

There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on Aug. 9.

Homeland Security Committee and the bills it addressed on Aug. 9

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on Aug. 9.

USDA Announces the Second Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair

By USDA Newswire | Aug 10, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it will hold the second virtual USDA Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on Sept. 14, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT.

Gregory Hauburger selected as Superintendent of Congaree National Park

News Release: ATLANTA - National Park Service (NPS) South Atlantic-Gulf acting Regional Director Lance Hatten today announced the selection of Gregory Hauburger as the new superintendent of Congaree National Park in Hopkins, South Carolina. Hauburger begins his assignment in October.

Raimondo: Critical for U.S., Japan 'to figure out concrete joint solutions for promoting economic growth'

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 10, 2022

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the United States shared concerns of interest central to foreign and economic policy with Japan.

Silva: 'Welton Orchards and Storage intimidated and threatened workers and put their livelihoods at risk'

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 10, 2022

A Washington orchard owner has been barred from participating in a federal program that permits the employment of foreign temporary agricultural workers.

Fire risk now moderate