News from January 2022
By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2022
House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) have introduced corrective legislation to undo tax refund delays for recipients of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) who file their taxes early.
By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2022
Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) Chairman Jason E. Kearns requesting that the Commission initiate a factfinding investigation on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade program that fosters economic development in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
22 Senators, 50 Representatives write, “Restoring Roadless Rule protections in the Tongass will support regional economic growth, boost outdoor recreation opportunities, protect irreplaceable wildlife habitat, provide enduring climate benefits, and uphold Indigenous rights.”Today, U.S.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomed Secretary Vilsack’s statement highlighting USDA’s work to promote food and nutrition security.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, welcomed USDA’s work to advance equity under the Biden-Harris Administration.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
“I would like to thank Secretary Tom Vilsack for providing a comprehensive update on USDA’s work to address the issues facing our rural residents and agricultural producers over the last year,” said Chairman David Scott.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service and Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area were proud to lead USDA’s international efforts during 2021 to create more and better markets for U.S. agriculture, address the climate crisis, promote nutrition and food security, and advance equity and diversity.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is required by law to publicly release summary sales data obtained from U.S. exporters of many agricultural commodities.
By John Kelly | Jan 28, 2022
The Department of the Interior revealed their plan Jan. 18 for the Central Utah Project’s enforcement of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 28, 2022
Time is running short for farmers and ranchers who want to apply for Grazing Loss Assistance. The deadline to apply for losses incurred through drought or fire in 2021 is Monday, Jan. 31.
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 28, 2022
The Department of the Interior announced Jan. 19 the launch of the Foundation for America’s Public Lands in a move that will benefit the nation’s public lands for generations to come.
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 28, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments regarding potential fee changes at Campbell Creek Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 28, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management announced the approval of the Oberon Solar Project Jan. 13.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 28, 2022
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Red Lake man has pleaded guilty to possessing images depicting the sexual abuse of children, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats.
By State Newswire | Jan 28, 2022
Release: Today, 280 business and social entrepreneurs from 37 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada began the 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. Over the next six months, the YLAI Fellows will collaborate with companies and social enterprises in 20 U.S. cities...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 28, 2022
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Paul James Jaramillo, III, 31, of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court on Jan. 27 to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
By State Newswire | Jan 28, 2022
Release: More information about Zimbabwe is available on the Zimbabwe page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.
By State Newswire | Jan 28, 2022
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I send my best wishes to the people of the Republic of Nauru as you celebrate the 54th anniversary of your independence.
