News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Buchanan: “Seniors’ Access to Timely Care Act” Brings Prior Authorization into the 21st Century


A. Smith Bill to Help Ease Infant Formula Shortage Signed into Law


FACT CHECK: Schumer Manchin Tax Increases Worsen Inflation, Delay Deficit Reduction, Weaken the Economy


Studies: Schumer-Manchin Deal Hits U.S. Manufacturers and Worsens Inflation


Schumer-Manchin Tax Hikes Land on Working Americans


News Release: FOREIGN SECRETARY MANALO: First, Mr. Secretary, welcome to the Philippines and to the department of foreign affairs, even though it’s virtual. And I’m glad that you did find the opportunity and time to come here to Manila, especially after attending the very hectic ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Phnom ...


The Saint Kitts and Nevis Election

News Release: The United States congratulates the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis on their August 5 election and the Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew on his victory as Prime Minister.


Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to New York, New York on Monday, August 8, where she will join the Honorable Keo Chhea, the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia’s Ambassador to the United States and representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s...


News Release: Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today left on a Presidential Delegation to Bogotá, Colombia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego as President of the Republic of Colombia on August 7, 2022.


Interior Department publishes 2 notices in week ending Aug. 13

There were two notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Aug. 13, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has opened a second mobile registration center in Breathitt County and a new center in Owsley County to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26.


Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Thanks so much for everything this morning. It’s really a pleasure to be here today with such a wonderful, accomplished group of students and group of women.


There was activity on one bill related to the Natural Resources Committee on Aug. 5.


Death Valley Experiences 1,000 Year Rain Event

News Release: DEATH VALLEY, CA - Rain this weekend was a historic event, with nearly a year’s worth of rain falling in three hours. The 1.46 inches of rain recorded at Furnace Creek is still preliminary data, and mere drops away from the all-time record of 1.47 inches. The rain caused widespread damage and closure of all park roads.


Public notices: Energy Department publishes 32 in week ending July 23

There were 32 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending July 23, according to the Federal Register.


Chairman Carper Statement on Parliamentarian Guidance on EPW Title

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today issued the following statement on the Senate parliamentarian ruling on the EPW title of the Inflation Reduction Act ...


Bills addressed by Judiciary Committee on Aug. 5

There was activity on five bills related to the Judiciary Committee on Aug. 5.


There was activity on two bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on Aug. 5.


There was activity on four bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on Aug. 5.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Clay County to assist Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the flooding that began July 26.