News from July 2022
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 27, 2022
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla) recently noted that the Countering Communist China Act will hold China accountable and require significantly less funding than the Democratic-proposed bills related to China.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves met with Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali as part of Ali’s official visit to Washington, D.C. During their meeting, Deputy Secretary Graves expressed the Commerce Department’s commitment to the Caribbean region and the Department’s excitement to partner ...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $900,000 grant to El Paso County Water Control & Improvement District #4, Fabens, Texas, to improve the Veterans Park Memorial and recreation area. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is celebrating Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Activities will take place from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the dunefield and at the south entrance to the dunefield from the Dunes Parking Area (follow signs posted in the parking lot). Participants will...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 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 $3.2 million grant to the city of Annapolis, Maryland, for the design and engineering of a new city dock employing flood prevention measures. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
There are two releases scheduled to be published on July 28.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
BLM IIJA Bureau of Land Management (AK) Rangeland Resource Management grant opened on July 27.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.9 million grant to the town of Skowhegan, Maine, for construction of the Skowhegan River Park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
Release: In honor of the signing of the July 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - a historic win for the promotion of equal opportunities for persons with disabilities - two Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) interns share their personal stories and experiences working for the U.S. Department of State.
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
The Congressional Record published “SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS” in the Extensions of Remarks section on July 27.
By DOL Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration today announced a proposed amendment to the Class Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-14, also known as the Qualified Professional Asset Manager Exemption, to ensure the exemption continues to protect plans, participants and beneficiaries, individual retirement account owners and their interests.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari and Chair of the Council of the...
By State Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. Madam President, Prime Minister, wonderful to have both of you here at the State Department and in the United States. Kosovo is a steadfast partner of the United States, and I think as you all know, there is a long and strong history between us, particularly with President Biden, who sends his warm greetings to both of you.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Do you have an adventurous spirit and curiosity to match? You would be a perfect Junior Ranger! Join Park Rangers at Whitman Mission and other Junior Rangers just like you to explore Pacific Northwest culture and history on August 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $900,000 grant to the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Columbus, Ohio, to capitalize and administer a revolving loan fund that will serve small businesses. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: Yesterday afternoon, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta met with representatives from reproductive rights, health, and justice groups and other civil rights organizations. During the meeting, Department leadership heard ...
By DOL Newswire | Jul 27, 2022
News Release: Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) announced their effort to pass the Right to Contraception Act this week in the Senate, following passage of companion legislation in the House of Representatives last week-despite nearly the entire House Republican caucus voting against the bill.
