News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released new findings from the Committee’s investigation into five major gun manufacturers’ sales and marketing of AR-15-style assault rifles, the weapons of choice for murderers responsible for America’s deadly mass shootings. The findings come ahead of the Committee’s hearing at 10:00 a.m. ET on the role of the firearms industry in America’s gun violence epidemic.

Homeland Security Department discusses Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Certain Surgical Gowns on July 27

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

Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: SKIPPER (Sail); Invitation for Public Comments discussed on July 27 by Transportation Department

By US DOT Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

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

Agriculture Department discusses 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program; OMB Control No.: 0572-0096 on July 27

By USDA Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

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

Bills addressed by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 27

There was activity on four bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 27.

What releases are upcoming from the Environmental Protection Agency on July 29

By EPA Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

There are four releases scheduled to be published on July 29.

Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Approval of Laboratories To Conduct Official Testing discussed on July 27 by Agriculture Department

By USDA Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

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

Peters & Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize the Way the Federal Government Acquires Technology

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize the way the federal government acquires technology. The legislation would boost innovation in the procurement...

New England Winter Gas-Electric Forum; Supplemental Notice of New England Winter Gas-Electric Forum discussed on July 27 by Energy Department

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

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million for Industrial Park Development to Support Business Growth in Weslaco, Texas

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 the Weslaco Economic Development Corporation, Weslaco, Texas, to provide critical infrastructure in support of the new Mid Valley International Industrial Park.

TSA officers detect artfully concealed firearm parts at Newark Liberty International Airport

Release: NEWARK, N.J. A Bergen County, N.J., man was denied boarding his flight after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport detected numerous firearm parts that had been artfully concealed in one of the mans checked bags late last night, Wednesday, July 27.

Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on July 27

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

Bills addressed by Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 27

There was activity on four bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on July 27.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Announces New Appointments to the U.S.-India CEO Forum

News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of 19 new U.S. CEO members of the U.S.-India CEO Forum (Forum), which she chairs with Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. Secretary Raimondo has also appointed James Taiclet, chairman, president, and CEO of Lockheed ...

DOE-GFO offers new grant application process starting July 28

Geothermal Energy from Oil and gas Demonstrated Engineering (GEODE) Funding Opportunity Announcement grant opened on July 28.

Meeks, McCaul Issue Statement on Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Tour in Africa

By State Newswire | Jul 28, 2022

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to Egypt, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Congo.

Rodgers, Latta Commend Bipartisan Solutions to Improve Public Safety and Spectrum Innovation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement commending the passing of bipartisan legislation to improve spectrum management, innovation, and emergency communications services for Americans.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.3 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Manufacturing in Jaffrey, New Hampshire

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to the town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, to boost the local manufacturing sector by building a water treatment plant and transmission lines as part of the Cold Springs Water System project.

Census Bureau Releases COVID-19 Economic Brief