News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022



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


Walsh: Biden administration continues 'to support the rights of workers across North America'

Allegations that a Panasonic Automotive Systems plant denied workers collective bargaining rights have successfully been resolved, the United States and Mexico announced July 18.


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News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, to construct roadway infrastructure to support growth at Stephens Industrial Park and the surrounding area. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the Henry County Fiscal Court, New Castle, Kentucky, to make sewage system expansion and upgrades needed to support economic growth in the region. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


Blinken: U.S. 'remains committed to helping the people of Ukraine defend themselves'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska July 18, kicking off a series of high-profile appearances she was making in Washington, D.C.


Chairs Murray, Scott Applaud Release of New Guidance on School Discipline

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Department of Education released new guidance for states and school districts to help school leaders address disparities in discipline for students with disabilities. In 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that students with disabilities, along with Black students and boys, face disproportionate rates of discipline when compared to their peers.


Commerce Department discusses In the Matter of: Joyce Marie Eliabachus, 17 Frederick St., Morristown, NJ 07960; Order Denying Export Privileges on July 19

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


Buttigieg: Funding 'will help the people of Idaho recover from these devastating floods'

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is making $3 million in emergency relief funds available to extend emergency financial aid to the Idaho Department of Transportation in its efforts to fix roads and bridges damaged by recent flooding.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to South Texas College, McAllen, Texas, to support construction of a 20,000 square foot facility to house the college’s continuing education training programs.


What releases are upcoming from the Energy Department on July 21

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


Jacobs-Young: 'Ambitious investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation' emphasized at global meeting

The Department of Agriculture scientist who led the U.S. delegation during the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists in Indonesia earlier this month emphasized the importance of agriculture research and development in tackling global food security challenges.


Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Data Elements Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule; Extension of Comment Period discussed on July 19 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What releases are upcoming from the Rural Utilities Service on July 21

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



McCabe: Cleaning up Tennessee brownfields areas 'has the power to turn once blighted areas into economic engines'

Chattanooga, Tenn., will receive $3.9 million in Revolving Loan Funds, a $500,00 assessments grant and a $500,00 cleanup grant to address contaminated, polluted or hazardous brownfield properties and Superfund sites.


USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP offers new grant application process starting July 20

OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Child Protection Professionals grant opened on July 20.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Recovery of the Tourism Sector in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.1 million in the city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to support the recovery and growth of the local tourism economy. These grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan.