News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


The Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” in the Senate section on Aug. 3.


DOE-NETL offers new grant application process starting Aug. 3

Request for Information on Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program grant opened on Aug. 3.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding during the period June 11-14, 2022.


How politicians on Armed Services Committee dealt with bills on Aug. 2

There was activity on four bills related to the Armed Services Committee on Aug. 2.


“SENATE RESOLUTION 741--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF STATE GOVERNORS TO REPEL THE DANGEROUS ONGOING INVASIO” published by the Congressional Record  on Aug. 3

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE RESOLUTION 741--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF STATE GOVERNORS TO REPEL THE DANGEROUS ONGOING INVASIO” on Aug. 3.



Buttigieg: 'Outdated railroad crossings are unsafe'

The nation's railroad crossings are set to receive $5 billion over five years for safety and efficiency improvements from a grant program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced recently.


Interior Department Releases Coordinated Approach to Better Protect Fossils on Federal Lands

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today published a final rule to implement the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act and provide standards for a coordinated management approach to better protect fossils on federal lands. The Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish ...


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A former resident of Los Angeles, California pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.



Manhattan Project National Historical Park Hosting Days of Peace and Remembrance in observance of atomic bombings of Japan

News Release: DENVER - Manhattan Project National Historical Park will partner with Pearl Harbor National Memorial to mark the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, which occurred in August 1945 in the waning days of World War II. The commemoration will include luminaria ceremonies hosted at each of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park locations and Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Following is a schedule of events.


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Switzerland as you celebrate your National Day and honor the founding of your confederation.



News Release: WASHINGTON - A coalition of federal agencies today announced next steps as part of the Biden-Harris administration's all-of-government approach to addressing how to close the digital divide and increase internet access across Indian Country and the Native Hawaiian Community. The Department of the Interior ...


Bills addressed by Environment and Public Works Committee on Aug. 1

There was activity on one bill related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on Aug. 1.


News Release: LAS VEGAS - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM ) Senior Advisor William “Ike" White welcomed the community to the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas during a ceremony Aug. 2 to celebrate the opening of its newest permanent exhibit.


News Release: If Only the White House Had a Vaccine for Denial on Recession and Its Economic Failures.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $1 Billion in Project Selections Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Vice President Kamala Harris, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the selections for $1.16 billion in climate resilience funding through two competitive grant programs to help communities across the nation enhance climate and disaster resiliency.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 3.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon, everyone. Very good to see you all here in New York at the United Nations, and I have to say that I’m very pleased to be here on behalf of the administration, on behalf of the United States to help kickoff a critical 30 days – the Review Conference for the Non-Proliferation Treaty.


One-Pager: Democrats’ “Inflation and Recession Act” Makes Biden’s Cruel Economy Even Worse

News Release: One-Pager: Democrats’ “Inflation and Recession Act" Makes Biden’s Cruel Economy Even Worse.