News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023.


PAMS-SC offers new grant application process starting Dec. 14

Established Program to Stimulate Competitive (DOE EPSCoR) Implementation Grants grant opened on Dec. 14.


Construction begins on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Truckee Canal Public Safety Improvement Project

News Release: FERNLEY, Nev. - Construction on the Truckee Canal Public Safety Improvement Project began in earnest this past week with Phase 1 of a multi-phased project to restore the safe, long-term operation of the Truckee Canal. The project, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and implemented...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were three press releases or notices published by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Work in October.


Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Chesterfield County

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Chesterfield County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.


US Department of Labor finds manufacturer exposed workers to machine, other hazards at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, facility

News Release: KEWAUNEE, WI - Federal safety inspectors have determined that a falling load from a below-the-hook magnet crushed the leg of an employee at a Kewaunee heavy fabrication manufacturing company on June 7, 2022.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOE National Laboratory Makes History by Achieving Fusion Ignition

Release: For First Time, Researchers Produce More Energy from Fusion Than Was Used to Drive It, Promising Further Discovery in Clean Power and Nuclear Weapons Stewardship


Release: Public Notice. The Funding Opportunity number is SFOP0009268. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: DRL Promoting Human Rights and Accountability in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea). I. Requested Objectives for Statements of Interest...


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


REMARKS FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEDINA U.S.-AFRICA SPACE FORUM

Release: Good morning. Thank you to Executive Secretary Chirag Parikh and the U.S. National Space Council for inviting me to speak today. President Biya, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer Francis Ngabo, Administrator Nelson… distinguished guests and colleagues … it’s wonderful to be here with all of you as we mark the first day of the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit.


News Release: The Justice Department announced that Kenneth Pilon, 61, has pleaded guilty in federal district court to willfully intimidating and attempting to intimidate citizens from engaging in lawful speech and protests in support of Black Lives Matter. Pilon will be sentenced on March 23, 2023.


News Release: Good morning. Thank you to Executive Secretary Chirag Parikh and the U.S. National Space Council for inviting me to speak today. President Biya, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer Francis Ngabo, Administrator Nelson… distinguished guests and colleagues … it’s wonderful to be here with all of you as we mark the first day of the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit.



U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs publishes 51 press releases or notices in November

There were 51 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in November.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. A tout le monde, bienvenue, welcome. Secretary Austin and I are delighted to have three close partners of the United States with us this morning: President Bazoum of the Republic of Niger, President Hassan Sheikh from the Federal Republic of Somalia, and, of course, President Guelleh from the Republic of Djibouti. To all three of you, thank you, thank you for being here this morning and joining us.


DHS to Address Life, Safety, Environmental, and Remediation Requirements for Border Barrier Projects in San Diego, Yuma, El Paso

News Release: WASHINGTON -Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas has authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with activities necessary to address life, safety, environmental, and remediation requirements for border barrier projects located within the U.S. Border Patrol’s San Diego, Yuma, and El Paso Sectors.


Release: Good morning. Thank you to Executive Secretary Chirag Parikh and the U.S. National Space Council for inviting me to speak today. President Biya, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer Francis Ngabo, Administrator Nelson… distinguished guests and colleagues … it’s wonderful to be here with all of you as we mark the first day of the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit.