News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


There are six releases scheduled to be published on July 21.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, South Charleston, West Virginia, to develop and expand recreational mountain biking infrastructure in the state’s Eastern Panhandle. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.5 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). Phase 3.5 includes new questions on timing of positive coronavirus test, use of coronavirus treatments, the experience of long-COVID symptoms, amount of monthly rent and changes in monthly rent, children's mental health and difficulty with self-care and communicating. Questions related to food expenditures were reinstated this phase.


There was activity on three bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 19.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.4 million grant to the Chesapeake Conservancy, Annapolis, Maryland, to support development of infrastructure that will attract tourists to Cambridge, Maryland. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Notice published by Commerce Department on July 19

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Raimondo: West Virginia project 'will boost tourism and outdoor recreation'

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a $4.7 million grant to help fund the construction of the Mylan Park Regional BMX Facility in Morgantown, W.V., from the department’s Economic Development Administration.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


July 20 sees Congressional Record publish “UNLEASH AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE”

“UNLEASH AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE“ was published in the House section on pages H6908-H6913 on July 20


Finance Republicans: Small Business Surcharge would Crush Main Street Businesses

News Release: Dear Colleague: . Runaway inflation, fueled by the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion spending spree from last year, continues to strain Americans’ paychecks. In June, the consumer price index accelerated to 9.1 percent and wholesale price inflation-which has been in double digits for seven consecutive months-surged...


Commerce Department publishes rule on July 19

The US Commerce Department published a seven page rule on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fatality in Needles District at Canyonlands National Park

News Release: Moab, Utah - On the evening of Sunday, July 17, 2022, Canyonlands National Park staff received a report of a missing male subject who was overdue after attempting a short hike from Elephant Hill in the Needles District. A joint search and rescue team comprised of Canyonlands and Mesa Verde National Park Service staff and San Juan County personnel was assembled to locate the individual.


Steens Mountain Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Membership

News Release: Hines, Ore. - Did you know the Bureau of Land Management has Resource Advisory Councils - made up of people just like you - that give citizen-based advice and recommendations on the management of public lands? These groups provide an opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds and interests to have a stronger impact on decisions made for public lands.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $3.6 million in American Rescue Plan grants to support Texas as it recovers from the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.2 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Southern Illinois

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.2 million grant to John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois, to construct the John A. Logan College Career and Technical Center at the college’s campus in Southern Illinois.


Biden on Supreme Court's emissions ruling: 'I have directed my legal team to work with the Department of Justice to review this decision carefully'

Responding to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits the power of federal agencies to regulate power plant emissions, President Joe Biden vowed to continue to find ways to regulate pollution.


Ways and Means Trade Leaders Reflect on Congressional Delegation to Dominican Republic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and co-Chair of the House Sugar Caucus, released the following statement reflecting on their recent congressional delegation to the Dominican Republic...


July 19: bills handled by Natural Resources Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Natural Resources Committee on July 19.


News Release: Be sure to mark your calendar for the 30th annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (ET) at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.