News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bureau of Indian Affairs launches Land Buy-Back Program to 'protect cultural and natural resources'

The Bureau of Indian Affairs recently announced that a Land Buy-Back Program has sent offers to landowners with interests at the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.


Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Jan. 31-Feb. 18 at Lowe’s, Menards, The Home Depot

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - As residents repair and rebuild after the December tornadoes, FEMA has teamed with Lowe’s, Menards and The Home Depot stores to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by natural disasters stronger and safer.


Maloney and Speier Unveil Resolution Recognizing the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment

“During my time in Congress I have fought to secure equality under the law for women and people of all marginalized genders.


Chairwoman Maloney Issues Statement on Biden Administration Memo on Ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment

“The Equal Rights Amendment has been ratified by 38 states, completed the required waiting period, and met all constitutional requirements for ratification.


House Committee Chairs Statement on Unveiling of the America COMPETES Act of 2022

Today, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022.


Chairman Krishnamoorthi Seeks Information from Major U.S. Meat Processing Companies on Rising Prices and Profits

Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, sent letters to four major meat processing companies—Tyson Foods, JBS Foods, National Beef, and Seaboard—requesting information about alarming price increases on beef, pork, and chicken products.


Oversight Committee Chair, Ranking Member Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Cybersecurity

“As we made clear in our hearing, ensuring the federal government’s cyber resilience is a bipartisan a priority.


Oversight and Homeland Security Chairs Request Information from Customs and Border Protection on Potential Misconduct of Specialized Teams

“The Committees are concerned by reports indicating that Critical Incident Teams may have obstructed appropriate investigations by law enforcement,” wrote the Chairs.


Chairs Maloney, Connolly Commend Biden Administration Executive Order Guaranteeing $15 Wage for Federal Workforce

Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight Operations.


Subcommittee Holds Hearing on FITARA Scorecard, Examines Updates to Improve Oversight Tool

“Key pillars of the FITARA Scorecard—including cybersecurity and IT modernization—remain on GAO’s high-risk list, highlighting the need for continued oversight of these issues,”


Comer, Grothman Slam Democrats for Failing to Hold Biden Accountable for Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

“Unfortunately, the Committee has not held a single public event on the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.


Comer Again Demands Answers from HHS, OMB After Billions of COVID Funding Diverted to Border Crisis

“We write today to continue our oversight of the Biden Administration’s failure to adequately secure the southern border, as well as the knock-on effects that failure is having on the United States’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Oversight Committee Chair, Ranking Member Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Cybersecurity

Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Oversight and Reform Committee, and Rep. James Comer, Ranking Member of the Oversight and Reform Committee, introduced the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2022.


Comer in Daily Signal: Americans Deserve Answers on Hunter Biden’s Beijing-Backed Cobalt Mine Deal

Cobalt is one of the most important components of electric car batteries, solar panels, and other conduits for renewable energy and China’s control over the mineral is a severe blow to Americans’ ability to invest in renewable energy technology.


Comer Probes Biden’s Sidelining of FDA Vaccine Experts

Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock expressing concerns over more reports the Biden Administration is improperly interfering at the FDA.


Oversight Republicans Press FDA on Operation Snail Speed

“We write to inquire about the numerous stalled Emergency Use Authorization applications for lifesaving COVID-19 therapeutics and treatments at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Bicameral Health Leaders Applaud Biden Administration’s Proposed ACA Marketplace Rule for 2023

Bicameral Democratic Health Committee Chairs wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure.


Neal Statement on Historic Economic Growth under Democrats’ Leadership

“Under President Biden and congressional Democrats’ bold leadership, last year, our economy grew at the fastest rate in decades.


Chairman Neal Touts Trade Title of China Competition Bill

Today, House Democrats unveiled the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which includes the American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act, a Ways and Means Committee title containing critical pro-worker provisions and addressing key problems with the United States-China trading relationship.