News from May 2022

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today determined that revoking the existing antidumping duty orders on imports of seamless refined copper pipe and tube from China and Mexico would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Today, Arun Venkataraman was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service for the International Trade Administration (ITA).

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is boosting in-building coverage on FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
NTIA is requesting comments on competition in the mobile application ecosystem.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge is the agency’s sixth prize competition aimed at advancing the use of unmanned aircraft systems indoors for first responder situational awareness.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Comments will be accepted online until August 19 as well as at national webinars and in-person meetings.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Alex’s unique role in international fisheries management at NOAA has allowed him to advance a science-based approach to fisheries stewardship across the world.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Participants discussed climate change, ocean uses, recreational data and management at the 2-day summit.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Partners working to restore oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay made a lot of progress in 2021

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) made a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), totaling an estimated $1.8 million in federal grants, for qualified organizations to develop entrepreneurship programs for students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $6.6 million grant to the Wheeling Park Commission, Wheeling, West Virginia, for renovations to Oglebay Park’s Wilson Lodge.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to San Juan County,

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania released the following statements following USDA and USAID’s decision to withdraw funds from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT).

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Popcorn Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, immediately, to Dec. 31, 2024.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Nah Inc., doing business as Ziyadeh Meat Market (Nah) of Fairview, N.J., on March 18, 2022,

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
The moment 4-year-old Sarah Graham sat in a saddle for the first time, she announced she wanted to be a cowgirl. For the suburban Chicago preschooler, it was an unlikely dream. But it stuck.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
Hundreds of wildflower species bring immense beauty to the United States throughout the year from Maine’s red trilliums and Texas bluebonnets to Alaska’s fireweed and Nevada’s desert sand verbena.

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022
April is recognized as National Volunteer Month and serves as a time to honor volunteers who are positively impacting their communities. The following is an interview North Carolina A&T State University Extension Specialist Dr. Shannon Wiley. Dr. Wiley was once a 4-H’er who now helps guide volunteers within the 4-H community.