News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Novel Method Examines the Gas-Liquid Interface in New Detail


'Shining' Light on the Inner Details and Breakup of Deuterons


DOE Announces First Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan in More than a Decade


100 Years of U.S.-Albania Relations

News Release: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson advocated for an independent Albanian state at the Paris Peace Conference in January 1919. Shortly thereafter, on July 28, 1922, the United States and Albania established diplomatic relations for the first time when Maxwell Blake, the American Commissioner in Albania, extended written notification of the recognition of Albania by the United States to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania.


Widespread Coverage Highlights Portman Report Detailing China’s Efforts to Target, Influence, and Undermine U.S. Federal Reserve

News Release: A number of the nation’s media outlets are highlighting Senator Portman’s new report from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee where he serves as Ranking Member. The report, titled China’s Threat to the Fed: Chinese Influence and Information Theft at U.S. Federal Reserve Banks,...


News Release: A federal court issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting a Tampa-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances, the Department of Justice announced today.


There was activity on three bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 28.


Tunisia’s July 25 Referendum

News Release: The United States strongly supports Tunisia’s democracy and the aspirations of the Tunisian people for a secure and prosperous future. Tunisia’s July 25 constitutional referendum was marked by low voter participation. We share the concerns expressed by many Tunisians that the process of drafting the ...


DOE announces more than 140 programs supporting President Biden's Justice40 Initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 146 programs that support President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure Federal agencies deliver 40% of the overall benefits of climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, clean water, and other investments to disadvantaged communities.


USDA Extends Flexibility that’s Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families

News Release: Department will continue covering costs of alternate formulas


2022 Investment Climate Statements: Andorra

Release: Andorra is an independent principality with a population of about 79,000 and area of 181 square miles situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. It uses the euro as its national currency. Andorra is a popular tourist destination visited by over 8 million people each year (pre-pandemic)...


News Release: Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center will be undergoing a renovation starting Monday, August 1. Flushed toilets and drinking water will not be available during construction but other areas of the visitor center will be open. Visitor center hours are 9am-12pm and 1pm - 4:30pm. The passport cancellation station...


BLM announces fire restrictions for NE California, NW Nevada public lands

News Release: SUSANVILLE, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management on Monday, Aug. 1, will implement seasonal fire restrictions to prevent wildfire risk on public lands managed by the Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Shasta and Siskiyou counties in California, and in Washoe County, Nevada. These seasonal restrictions are in addition to the BLM California fire prevention order and will remain in effect until further notice.


How politicians on Transportation and Infrastructure Committee dealt with bills on July 28

There was activity on three bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on July 28.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) urged members to vote no today on H.R. 4346, CHIPS-plus, which prioritizes massive government spending and corporate welfare over hardworking American families suffering under President Biden’s inflation crisis. Further, H.R. 4346 fails to remove the damaging regulatory and permitting barriers hampering innovation and American economic competitiveness.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Tiffany: 'The Countering Communist China Act is an important step'

In a statement issued recently by US Rep. Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin, he stated that the Countering Communist China Act treats China for the threat that it is to US interests, instead of shying away from this truth as past legislation has done. Rep. Tiffany is a cosponsor of the act.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced that the National Park Service will distribute $192 million to local communities through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program, which enables urban communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing...


Full Committee Markup Wrap up, National Privacy Standard Passes Committee 53-2


EPA Announces Winners of the Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students