News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Readout of Ambassador Hussain’s Trip to Bangladesh

U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 17-20.


White House Release of the U.S. Department of State’s Action Plan to Advance Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities in Foreign Affairs

Today, the White House released the U.S. Department of State’s Equity Action Plan to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on HHS Budget with Secretary Becerra

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “The Fiscal Year 2023 HHS Budget:”


Rodgers, Banks, & Wenstrup Lead QALY Ban to Affirm Every Person’s Life has Value

Today, House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader and Republican Study Committee Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers, RSC Chairman Jim Banks, and RSC Member and GOP Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M,


Guthrie: “I Am Increasingly Concerned that HHS Has Lost its Way Since President Biden Took Office.”

Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on HHS’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.


Manchin, Energy And Natural Resources Committee Consider 10 Public Lands Bills And Historic Outdoor Recreation Package

Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a business meeting to consider one pending nomination and pending legislation, including U.S. Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV), Chairman of the Committee, bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act.


DOE Announces $12 Million to Enhance Cybersecurity of America's Energy Systems

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $12 million for six new research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects that will develop innovative cybersecurity technology to help ensure energy delivery systems are designed, installed, operated, and maintained to survive and recover quickly from cyberattacks.


How LM Observes Earth Day, Every Day

For Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Legacy Management (LM), environmental stewardship is a continuous commitment.


FERC Approves Natural Gas Price Indices Updates

FERC today moved to improve confidence in the accuracy and reliability of wholesale natural gas prices.


DOE Announces Intent to Release $13 Million to Support Community Geothermal Projects

Heating and cooling represent significant energy needs for American homes and businesses—for instance, more than half of U.S.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces up to $3 Million for High-Performance Computing for the Manufacturing Sector

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $3 million solicitation for projects that will help manufacturers improve the efficiency of their operations and shrink their carbon footprint through high-performance computing (HPC). 


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on HHS Budget with Secretary Becerra

I am pleased to have Secretary Becerra before us today to discuss the Biden Administration’s fiscal year 2023 budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).


Energy Subcommittee Leader Upton Opening Remarks on Biden’s Energy Crisis

Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) delivered opening remarks at today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm for the Department of Energy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.


E&C Republicans Press NIH to Investigate Peter Daszak and EcoHealth Alliance for Research Cover-Up and Possible Fraud

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY)


EPA Holds Virtual Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Meeting in May

EPA will hold a virtual public meeting of the Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) on May 25-26, 2022.Meeting topics will include:EPA’s response to recommendations made by the PPDC at the October 2021 meeting on managing pesticide resistance, supporting farmworker and clinician training, responding to emerging viral pathogens, and regulating emerging agricultural technologies.Next steps for implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) workplan, as well as recent updates to the Bulletins Live!


Federal Government and State of Colorado finalize settlement with Mining Companies at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site in Colorado

Under the agreement, Sunnyside and Kinross will pay $40,950,000 to the United States and $4,050,000 to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment.


EPA Awards Grants to Virginia Indian Tribes for Sustainable Materials Management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe, of King William, Virginia, and the Chickahominy Indian Tribe and the Chickahominy Indian Tribe Eastern Division, both of Providence Forge, Virginia, have each been awarded grants to support diversion of food and other organic waste to composting programs instead of landfills.


Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian Leader of the Democratic Opposition

Today, Administrator Power met with the Belarusian Leader of the Democratic Opposition, Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya,


Administrator Samantha Power at Global Child Care Infrastructure Event

Can you talk about USAID's planned contribution to the World Bank's Childcare Incentive Fund, and how does this investment in this fund in childcare infrastructure further USAID's mission more generally?


USAID Providing Immediate Assistance to Respond to Flooding and Mudslides in South Africa

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $100,000 in humanitarian assistance in response to immediate needs in South Africa, following extensive flooding and mudslides throughout KwaZulu-Natal province in the aftermath of Subtropical Depression Issa.