News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Chairman Krishnamoorthi Launches Inquiry into FDA Response to Contaminated Baby Formula After Two Infant Deaths

“FDA is tasked with protecting all Americans from life-threatening foodborne illness outbreaks, but fell short in protecting vulnerable infants from contaminated formula,” Chairman Krishnamoorthi wrote.


Chairwoman Maloney Leads Inquiry into Potential Use of Non-Union Labor to Manufacture Postal Fleet

The Members requested documents and information from Oshkosh related to the use of union labor and its decision to move the production location.


Comer, Donalds, and Mace Open Hearing on the Importance of HBCUs and Responding to Campus Threats

The Republican lawmakers highlighted how HBCUs have been subject to a plethora of substantial threats, and all should be taken seriously by the government and administration officials.


Neal Statement on House Passage of Ways and Means Legislation to Suspend Normal Trading Relations with Russia and Belarus

“As Russia continues its horrific, unprovoked war on the Ukrainian people, the House is moving to inflict even greater economic pain on Russia and Belarus.


Republican Welfare Reform Cut Child Poverty, Democrats’ Expanded Child Tax Credit Threatens That Progress

A new report from the Heritage Foundation shows that the benefits of the 1996 bipartisan welfare reform have persisted decades after its passage, with children today half as likely to live in families below the poverty threshold.


Buchanan: Innovation in Life-Saving Cures Is Under Threat from CMS

“Instead of promoting American innovation and helping the nearly 6 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s utilizing the newest available treatments, CMS effectively prohibited access through their overly prescriptive Coverage with Evidence Determination.


Crapo: High Gas Prices a Year in the Making

To lower gas prices and combat inflation, policymakers must address root causes


Westerman Statement on the Passing of the Dean of the House, Don Young

Don Young was a founding member of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus and an early champion of hunters’ and anglers’ issues.


Leader Rodgers Statement on Biden Administration Announcement for LNG Partnership with Europe

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a partnership with the European Union to increase American exports of liquified natural gas (LNG) to Europe.


E&C Democrats Outline Priorities on Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Investments

Members Highlight Opportunities to Help Close the Digital Divide Through The $65 Billion Investment in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on America's Wireless Future Frontier

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier:”


Commerce Department Identifies Commercial and Private Aircraft Exported to Russia in Apparent Violations of U.S. Export Controls

Today, the U.S. Commerce Department, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), publicly identified commercial and private aircraft that have flown into Russia in apparent violation of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).


2022 Goldschmidt Data Immersion Workshop

The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) selected 21 business journalists for the 2022 SABEW Goldschmidt Data Immersion Workshop.


Personal Income by State, 2021 (Preliminary) and 4th Quarter 2021

State personal income increased 7.4 percent in 2021 after increasing 6.6 percent in 2020, according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysi


Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Legislative Hearing on MDUFA Reauthorization

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices:”


E&C Announces Additional Details on FCC Oversight Hearing

Pallone and Doyle first announced the oversight and budget hearing earlier this month.


Latta: “Let’s work together to ensure all Americans have access to reliable broadband services”

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks during today’s FCC oversight hearing on the importance of congressional oversight to help Americans stay connected.


Leader Rodgers Urges Biden to Prioritize Lowering Costs for Struggling Americans

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget.


EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List, Taking Action to Address Risks to Public Health and Build a Better America

Westside Lead Site in Atlanta, Georgia added to protect communities and chart next steps for cleanup


Park Day 2022

On Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is participating in the American Battlefield Trust’s annual volunteer cleanup event, Park Day.