News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the town of Douglas, Massachusetts, for sewer and water system upgrades needed to spur economic development. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “STATE OF THE ECONOMY” on July 28.


There is one release scheduled to be published on July 29.


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


News Release: Today, we will consider a proposal that will ensure our Medicare beneficiaries are receiving the care they need in a timely manner. Championed by Congresswoman DelBene and Congressman Kelly, H.R. 8487, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022, has been years in the making and has overwhelming bipartisan support.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Republicans are demanding President Biden abandon his anti-American energy agenda, including any plans to cut off America’s access to global energy markets by imposing a ban on oil exports. In a new letter, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers...


There was activity on five bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on July 27.



President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.  Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Nebraska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds on May 12, 2022.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tourism Industry in Kokomo, Indiana

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the city of Kokomo, Indiana, for infrastructure upgrades to prevent flooding in the downtown area adjacent to the Kokomo Speedway. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the Okmulgee Area Development Corporation, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, for road, utility and drainage infrastructure needed to complete the Okmulgee Business Complex.


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


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...


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


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed three consumer protection and commerce bills...


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



Former Minneapolis Police Officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng Sentenced to Prison for Depriving George Floyd of His Constitutional Rights

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao, 36, was sentenced to serve 42 months in prison, and former Minneapolis Police Officer J. Alexander Kueng, 28, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison, for depriving George Floyd Jr. of his constitutional rights.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following statement on the House Floor today during consideration of H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022...


There was activity on two bills related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on July 27.