News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


There was activity on three bills related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on June 23.


Reflections from a Female Engineer

News Release: Guest post by Sarah Mahmood, Technical Director of the Technology Centers Division in the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of Science and Engineering


Secretary Antony J. Blinken And French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a great pleasure to actually be able to be face to face with my colleague, Catherine Colonna, the new French foreign minister. It probably doesn’t feel new anymore because the challenges pile up quickly. But we’ve had the chance to work together already in some depth by phone and at a distance, but it’s wonderful to be here with you today.


Waterhouse: New program that 'helps communities reduce food waste' slated for D.C.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it tapped the D.C. Department of Public Works to receive a $152,000 grant to set up a training and certification program for commercial enterprises that generate food waste in the city.


Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Funding Bill

News Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2023 Homeland Security bill.


News Release: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 349,244 visitors to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 2021 spent $25.1 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $27.4 million.


Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill


Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Funding Bill

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Funding Bill


Granger: FY23 Bills Fail to Address Concerns of the American People

Granger: FY23 Bills Fail to Address Concerns of the American People



New Digital Indoor Mapping Capability Now Available for First Responders

New Digital Indoor Mapping Capability Now Available for First Responders


Justice Department Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen

News Release: The Department of Justice today released the following statement from spokeswoman Dena Iverson following the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc., et al. v. Bruen, Superintendent of New York State Police, et al.:


News Release: The Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held a bilateral Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at King’s Bay Naval Base in Georgia from June 21-22, 2022. The Japanese side was co-chaired by Mr. Kanai Masaaki, Deputy Director-General, North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry ...


Walsh: Labor, Commerce collaborate to 'create a more equitable and fairer workforce'

The U.S. Departments of Labor and Commerce joined forces and released the Good Jobs Principles, which is a coordinated effort to aid employers, workers, federal agencies, state and local governments and other advocates.


There was activity on three bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on June 23.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Annalena, thank you so much. I guess our mail service was working better maybe than some of the colleagues, but I really want to thank you and thank Germany, for bringing us all together here in this place at this critical time. And I’m very grateful to all the participants, but especially ...


Bandelier to Lift Fire Restrictions

News Release: With the recent rain, a forecast for continued moisture and reduced fire danger, Bandelier National Monument will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. All campgrounds, wilderness and backcountry areas and trails will be open to the public with a few exceptions.


There was activity on two bills related to the Armed Services Committee on June 23.


There was activity on seven bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 23.


News Release: West Orange, NJ - Thomas Edison National Historical Park announces Edison's home Glenmont will open for the season on July 1, 2022. New this year, visitors to Glenmont will be able to reserve tickets for specific house tours up to 7 days in advance through Rec.gov.