News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Energy Committee Sends Nuclear Energy Nominee To Senate Floor With Unanimous Support

Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider the pending nomination of Dr. Kathryn Huff to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Energy.


LM Staff Leads STEM with LM Outreach in Denver

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Site Manager Darina Castillo represented STEM with LM at a pre-kindergarten community helper session at a Denver Metro Area school on April 6.



Pallone Applauds FDA Proposal to Ban Menthol-Flavored Cigarettes & Flavored Cigars

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today in support of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars.


Leader Rodgers Says Biden is Acting Like an Authoritarian Dictator to Control Speech

House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) responded to the Biden Administration’s effort to establish a ‘Disinformation Governance Board’ at the U.S.


Rodgers & Upton Call on DOE Secretary Granholm to Secure America’s Nuclear Energy

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm calling on her to ensure American leadership by securing America’s nuclear energy sector.


EPA Seeks Public Comment on Measures to Address Human Health and Ecological Risks Posed by Diuron

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing the proposed interim decision (PID) for the pesticide diuron.


EPA Announces $40 Million from Infrastructure Law for Chesapeake Bay Restoration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the award of $40 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for actions to help restore the Chesapeake Bay and advance efforts to promote environmental justice and counter climate change.


EPA Announces the University of Southern Mississippi Marine Education Center as 1st Place 2022 Gulf Guardian Winner

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gulf of Mexico Division announced the University of Southern Mississippi, USM Marine Education Center, as a 1st Place 2022 Gulf Guardian award winner in the Youth Environmental Education category for its Community Resilience in the Classroom project.


Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Travels to South and Southeast Asia

Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos from May 6 through 15.


Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Saadia Madsbjerg, President, The Coca-Cola Foundation and Michael Goltzman, Vice-President, Global Policy and Sustainability, The Coca-Cola Company

The group discussed how this crucial work together advances public health goals by leveraging Coca-Cola’s supply chain, logistics, and strategic marketing expertise.


Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Saulos Chilima, Vice President of Malawi

Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with the Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Saulos Chilima. Administrator Power and Vice President Chilima discussed the impacts that Tropical Storm Ana and the Ukraine-Russia conflict have had on Malawi and the importance of public sector reforms.



Administrator Samantha Power Meeting with Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet Founder and CEO Simon Harford and Rockefeller Foundation CEO Raj Shah

Yesterday, Administrator Samantha Power met with Simon Harford, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) as well as Raj Shah,


Administrator Samantha Power Meets with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer

On April 21, Administrator Samantha Power met with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer to discuss humanitarian emergencies and responses around the world, including in Ukraine and Afghanistan.


Release of USAID Equity Action Plan

Today, USAID released its first Equity Action Plan, which details five key recommendations to advance equity with underserved communities, including racial and ethnic equity, in our policies, programs and partner base


Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Building Confidence in the Supreme Court Through Ethics and Recusal Reform"

Chairman Nadler Statement for Hearing on "Building Confidence in the Supreme Court Through Ethics and Recusal Reform"


Nadler Comments on President Biden’s Plan to Increase Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated Persons

Nadler Comments on President Biden’s Plan to Increase Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated Persons


USAID Commemorates Earth Day with Launch of New Climate Strategy

Nearly 60 years ago, at President John F. Kennedy’s landmark address at American University just months after the Cuban Missile Crisis, he spoke about the need for the world to recognize our shared humanity.


Katko, Turner Demand Answers on DHS “Disinformation Governance Board”

Katko, Turner Demand Answers on DHS “Disinformation Governance Board”