News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


USDA Takes Action to Ensure Continued Rapid Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is leading a growing response to a large outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).


USDA Updates Livestock Insurance Options to Offer Better Protection, Flexibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers: the Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Romanian Foreign Minister Aurescu

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu.


U.S.-Honduras Strategic Dialogue

Yesterday in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina launched the United States-Honduras Strategic Dialogue.



Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Panamanian President Cortizo and Foreign Minister Mouynes

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo Cohen and Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes in Panama City.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar As Part of the U.S.-India Higher Education Discussion

Good afternoon. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Ms. Lee Satterfield,


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid regarding the importance of Israelis and Palestinians working to end the cycle of violence in Israel,


Building on Steps to End the Conflict in Ethiopia

Millions of people in Ethiopia continue to face acute food insecurity and extreme hunger as a direct result of conflict.  We are encouraged that the government of Ethiopia and regional authorities in Tigray and Afar have taken steps in recent weeks to enable the delivery of desperately needed food aid to war-affected communities.


Our Ocean Conference Closes in Palau with more than 400 Commitments to Protect Ocean Health and Security

The seventh Our Ocean Conference concluded in Palau with 410 commitments worth $16.35 billion.


Our Ocean Conference Closing Remarks by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Chris Seed


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Opening Remarks Before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

Mr. Chairman, thank you very, very much. To you, to Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Graham, I’m grateful for this opportunity to talk about the administration’s proposed budget for the State Department.


Timor-Leste Presidential Election

We congratulate President-elect José Ramos-Horta on his election as Timor-Leste’s next president and look forward to working with President-elect Ramos-Horta to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United States and Timor-Leste.


U.S.-Honduras Strategic Dialogue

Yesterday in Washington, DC, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya and Honduran Foreign Minister Enrique Reina launched the United States-Honduras Strategic Dialogue.


Pallone Praises Biden Administration’s New Lightbulb Efficiency Standards

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today after the Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs:


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

EcoHealth Alliance president Peter Daszak and EcoHealth are suspected of violating policies related to both scientific research, and grant applications and reports.


ICYMI: President Signs Into Law Manchin Bill To Improve Public Land Mapping And Boost Recreation

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY)


Legacy Management Site Manager Meghann Hurt Steps Up for STEM

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Site Manager Meghann Hurt joined aspiring robotics engineers in Grand Junction, Colorado, earlier this month at the FIRST Lego League Explore Festival.


LM Programs Represented at 2022 Waste Management Symposia

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) attended the Waste Management Symposia (WMS) in Phoenix last month.