News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

The US Energy Department published a three page rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability

By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Full house. Good to see.

Yellowstone announces lottery for 2022-2023 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2022-2023 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program allows permit holders to enter the park for up to three days with a group of up to five snowmobilers.

BLM to begin wild horse gather in southwestern Utah

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Cedar City Field Office will begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside of the Blawn Wash Herd Management Area and Bible Spring Complex Area located west of Cedar City in southwestern Utah on Sunday, Aug. 7. The gather is expected to last approximately 13 days and the public is invited to observe from a safe distance.

Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Solar Initiatives to Lower Electricity Bills and Create Clean Energy Jobs

Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Support Solar Energy Careers in Underserved Areas; New Digital Platform Will Make Reliable Solar Power More Accessible

Chief Engineer for Mars helicopter to speak at Wright Brothers National Memorial on National Aviation Day 2022

News Release: MANTEO, N.C. - Wright Brothers National Memorial is proud to welcome Dr. J. “Bob" Balaram, of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to help celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 and 20, 2022. Dr. Balaram is the originator of the concept that became NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, and served as its chief engineer during its development, test and operations.

How politicians on Homeland Security Committee dealt with bills on July 27

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on July 27.

Deadline Extended and More Pre-Filled Forms For 2020 and 2021 Disasters on the Way

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provide at least 30 days following the mailing.

How politicians on Energy and Commerce Committee dealt with bills on July 27

There was activity on nine bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on July 27.

Interior Department discusses Notice of Segregation of Public Land for the Esmeralda Solar Projects, Esmeralda County, Nevada on July 27

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

USDA Reminds Stakeholders to Submit PPA-7721 Suggestions by August 1, 2022, for the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program

Release: The open period to submit suggestions for fiscal year (FY) 2022 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721) Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) funding closes on Aug. 1, 2022, at midnight Hawaii Standard Time. Through the PPDMDPP, APHIS provides funding to strengthen ...

July 27: bills handled by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

By DOL Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

There was activity on three bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on July 27.

USDA Extends Flexibility thats Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families

Release: WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending a key funding flexibility in the WIC program that has allowed state agencies and their infant formula manufacturers to work together to provide more options for WIC families in need of formula. Under this flexibility which is now...

Pallone & Doyle Praise House Passage of Communications and Technology Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed three communications and technology bills today...

Feature Article: Field Tests Culminate 4 Years of Bioagent Studies

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

News Release: The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) collaborated for four years with top scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to ensure first responders and USCG personnel are properly equipped and trained to respond to a variety of biohazard emergencies-from...

George Washington Memorial Parkway invites the public to attend a virtual information session

News Release: MCLEAN, Va.-The National Park Service invites the public to learn more about the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The park is hosting a virtual meeting on July 28 at 7:00 pm to share information about the project. The meeting will consist of a presentation, and question and answer session.

Agriculture Department set to publish a new notice on July 29