News from May 2022
By Fed Newswire | May 30, 2022
“House Committee Meetings“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D596-D597 on May 26
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2022
News Release: The U.S. Department of Justice today released the following statement from spokesman Anthony Coley:

By Bob Pepalis | May 30, 2022
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo marked the end Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a letter of appreciation for the contributions of those communities.

By Sam Jackson | May 30, 2022
The Biden administration reportedly plans to appeal after a federal judge blocked the president’s attempt to end the Title 42 immigration policy, citing the “harm that will result” by a potential flood of immigrants.
By State Newswire | May 30, 2022
“PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR” was published on page S2761 of the Congressional Record on May 26.

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
Today, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Ranking Member Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain, raising concerns about the Biden Administration’s failure to prevent the infant formula shortage crisis.

By State Newswire | May 30, 2022
Release: U.S. Special Envoy Jessica Stern will travel to Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Sweden, May 31-June 8. During her visits, Special Envoy Stern will engage with local human rights defenders and civil society representatives regarding the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons globally, with a specific focus on LGBTQI+ refugees from Ukraine.

By Laurie A. Luebbert | May 30, 2022
National Institute of Standards and Technology reported research teams have enhanced the sensitivity of an atomic radio receiver by enclosing the receiver inside copper headphone-like devices.

By Bob Pepalis | May 30, 2022
The United States issued new designations on an international oil smuggling and money laundering network in Iran that supports multiple terrorist groups.

By Karen Kidd | May 30, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy recently launched a $7 million initiative to decarbonize manufacturing to showcase the nation's college and university students' talent.

By Trina Thomas | May 30, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is currently accepting applications to assist with costs for producers to transition to organic operations.

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
EPA, DOJ reach agreement with potentially responsible parties to clean up the Tremont City Barrel Fill Superfund site in German Township, Ohio

By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mitchell, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on May 12, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.

By Karen Kidd | May 30, 2022
The U.S. Department of the Interior recently released guidance on how to apply for the first $725 million in funding for reclaiming abandoned mine lands, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Programs to Help People Buy, Build, Repair and Rent Homes in Rural, Tribal and Underserved Communities

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to help create new and better market opportunities (PDF, 366 KB) for rural businesses and people in 36 states and Puerto Rico.

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
A total of 11 communities in Florida will receive Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup or High Performing Revolving Loan Fund support to help build back America’s economy while addressing environmental justice concerns

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
A total of 4 communities in Alabama will receive Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup or High Performing Revolving Loan Fund support to help build back America’s economy while addressing environmental justice concerns

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Creates New EPA Program to Protect Children’s Health, Reduce Pollution, and Boost American Manufacturing

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law creates new EPA program to protect children’s health, reduce pollution, and boost American manufacturing