News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

June 13: bills handled by Foreign Affairs Committee

By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

There was activity on three bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on June 13.

FHWA awards nearly $9 million for tribal transportation safety improvements: 'FHWA is ready to assist Tribal leaders in their work'

By David Hutton | Jun 14, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is awarding $8.9 million to fund 58 projects for 51 Tribes for fiscal year 2021 with an eye on improved transportation safety.

S&T Publishes Resilient PNT Reference Architecture and Update to Conformance Framework

By Homeland Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has published the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Reference Architecture. The document incorporates modern cybersecurity principles to provide concepts and examples for building Next Generation Resilient PNT systems against current and future threats.

Program Encourages Hanford Employees to Think Critically to Improve Processes

By DOE Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Improving processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste are vital to the Hanford Site cleanup mission.

What releases are upcoming from the International Trade Administration on June 15

By Commerce Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

There are two releases scheduled to be published on June 15.

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Construction of Two Solar Projects in California

By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

News Release: PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - The Department of the Interior has issued final approval for construction of the Arica and Victory Pass solar projects near Desert Center in eastern Riverside County, a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to modernize America’s power infrastructure in the West and permit at least 25 gigawatts of solar, wind and geothermal production on public lands by 2025.

DOC grant application closes on Aug. 29

By Commerce Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal under the IIJA grant opened on June 14.

Latin Music Company Executives Arrested on Federal Complaint Alleging Violations of U.S. Sanctions Related to Drug Traffickers

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

News Release: LOS ANGELES - FBI agents today arrested two music business executives - including the CEO of a Latin music conglomerate - who are charged with conspiring to violate the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act by conducting business with a Guadalajara-based concert promoter with ties to Mexican drug cartels.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism publishes 17 press releases or notices in May

By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

There were 17 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in May.

What releases are upcoming from the Environmental Protection Agency on June 15

By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

There are four releases scheduled to be published on June 15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the bills it addressed on June 13

By US DOT Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

There was activity on two bills related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 13.

Six press releases published in May by House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

By US DOT Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

There were six press releases published by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in May.

Use of Presidential Drawdown Authority for Military Assistance for Ukraine

By State Newswire | Jun 14, 2022

Release: The use of the Presidential Drawdown Authority to direct a drawdown to provide military assistance under section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) is a valuable tool of U.S. foreign policy in crisis situations.[1] It allows for the speedy delivery of defense articles and services from Department ...

Senators Menendez, Blunt, Kaine, Wicker, Cardin, Moran Introduce the United States-Colombia Bicentennial Alliance Act

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

Senators Menendez, Blunt, Kaine, Wicker, Cardin, Moran Introduce the United States-Colombia Bicentennial Alliance Act

Sea Turtle Week 2022: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

A message from Kim Damon-Randall, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources for Sea Turtle Week June 13-17, 2022.

Meet Rachel Eckley, Research Associate

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

Part of the Faces of the Southeast Fisheries Science Center series.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.3 Million to Support Tech-based Business Growth in Grenada, Mississippi

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.3 million grant to the Grenada County Board of Supervisors, Grenada, Mississippi, to bolster the region’s technology sector by improving access to Grenada Technology Park North.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $618,400 in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Railroad Heritage Tourism in Cheyenne, Wyoming

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2022

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $618,400 grant to the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, to relocate and renovate three historic railroad cars to support the local tourism economy.