News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Portman, Grassley, Inhofe Demand Update from FBI on Afghan Evacuees Flagged for Security Concerns, Denounce DHS’s Continued Failure to Use All Vetting Tools

Portman, Grassley, Inhofe Demand Update from FBI on Afghan Evacuees Flagged for Security Concerns, Denounce DHS’s Continued Failure to Use All Vetting Tools


Portman, Peters Bill to Protect Communities from Future Changes to Metropolitan Area Standards Passes Senate

Portman, Peters Bill to Protect Communities from Future Changes to Metropolitan Area Standards Passes Senate


Portman, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Stipends to Transnational Criminal Investigative Units

Portman, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Stipends to Transnational Criminal Investigative Units


Portman, Klobuchar, Blunt, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Congressional Cybersecurity Defenders Receive Timely Cybersecurity Information Advances in Senate

Portman, Klobuchar, Blunt, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Congressional Cybersecurity Defenders Receive Timely Cybersecurity Information Advances in Senate


Step back in time with Pioneer Living History Weekend at the Trails Center

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - Experience the life of a pioneer this weekend at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center with living history reenactors, live music, and more.


Secretary Raimondo Announces New National Strategy to Reenergize U.S. Travel and Tourism

News Release: Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo today announced a new National Travel and Tourism Strategy that focuses federal government efforts to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and sets an ambitious five-year goal of attracting 90 million international visitors to the United States each year. It ...


Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate

Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate




NIST Tree Nut Reference Materials Support Food Allergen Testing

News Release: Food allergies affect millions of Americans every year. Though medications can treat allergy symptoms, preventative measures such as accurate food labeling and stopping cross-contact with potential allergens during food preparation can help ensure people are not exposed to foods that might cause an allergic reaction.


Meeks, McCaul Release Statement Regarding U.S. Hostages Held in Iran

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael McCaul, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released a statement urging the Biden Administration to pursue the expeditious release of innocent U.S. civilians currently being held hostage by Iran...


DOE Announces $59 Million to Expand Biofuels Production and Decarbonize Transportation Sector

Funding Will Reduce Emissions from Marine, Aviation, and other Hard-to-Decarbonize Sectors


Commerce Adds 71 Entity List in Latest Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Commerce Adds 71 Entity List in Latest Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine


USDA Has Provided $700 Million to Restore Sustainable Fuel Markets Hit by Pandemic

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department has provided $700 million to help lower costs and support biofuel producers who faced unexpected market losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


EPA Awards Virginia Tech $800,000 to develop low-cost technique to measure air pollutants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Virginia Polytech Institute and State University $800,000 to develop a low-cost technique to measure hazardous air pollutants.



Chairman Price Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Member Day Hearing

Chairman Price Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Member Day Hearing


Chair DeLauro Statement at Tackling Teacher Shortages Hearing

Chair DeLauro Statement at Tackling Teacher Shortages Hearing


Chairwoman Roybal-Allard Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Chairwoman Roybal-Allard Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency


Chairwoman Kaptur Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Member Day Hearing

Chairwoman Kaptur Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Member Day Hearing