News published on Federal Newswire in June 2023

News from June 2023


There were six notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending May 20, according to the Federal Register.


There were 18 notices published by the Federal Reserve System in April, according to the Federal Register.


CSIS report: 'Semiconductor industry supply chain is increasingly at the center of the story'

A report on the semiconductor industry by Akhil Thadani and Gregory Allen, fellows at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlights the industry’s growth and emergence as a top global industry with critical roles in the Indo-Pacific region.


Granholm: DOE works 'to take fusion energy past the lab and toward the grid'

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $46 million for eight companies advancing fusion power plant designs and research.


Krishnamoorthi and Gallagher: 'We won’t turn a blind eye as the CCP commits genocide’

A congressional committee issued a statement affirming dedication to assisting the Uyghur people in the fight against the genocidal actions carried out by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).


Raimondo: 'IPEF Supply Chain Agreement would be a win for American consumers, workers and businesses'

The United States, along with its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework partners, has reached a significant milestone by concluding negotiations on the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement.


Armstrong: 'We should all be having these exercises annually' to assist veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs held a week-long emergency operations exercise at the Safety Training Complex in Bossier City, La.


Mayorkas: 'Tragic events highlight the continued heightened threat environment our nation faces'

In response to the ongoing heightened threat environment in the United States, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin May 24.


Lhamon: 'OCR remains committed to ensuring nondiscrimination in disciplinary practices'

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the release of a new resource designed to address racial discrimination in student discipline.


Vedova: 'Boston Scientific and M.I. Tech have abandoned their proposed transaction'

Boston Scientific Corporation confirmed the termination of its original agreement to acquire a majority stake in M.I.Tech Company, Ltd.


Moffitt: LFPAs 'will improve food and agricultural supply-chain resiliency and increase local food consumption'

The Narragansett Indian Tribe is receiving federal assistance to buy and distribute locally grown and processed food to support local, underserved farmers.


House passes legislation to stop student loan forgiveness program

The House of Representatives has passed the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution authored by U.S. Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) to overturn President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.


Heritage Foundation analyst backs more investment in Coast Guard activities

James Di Pane, an analyst for defense policy at The Heritage Foundation, urged Congress in a report to prioritize spending focused on the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure as well as its new cutter fleet.


U.S. Rep. Mark Green on China ban on Micron chips: 'This is exactly why we need more safety measures in place.'

Citing national security concerns, China has implemented a ban on the use of chips produced by the U.S. company Micron.


Youngkin: 'The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the state will deploy 100 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in support of Operation Lone Star, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to counter illegal immigration and drug trade.


Green, Garbarino 'extremely concerned by the news of Chinese state-sponsored malicious activity'

Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) released a joint statement that said a Chinese state-sponsored cyber tool, Volt Typhoon, was infiltrating U.S. systems.


Huey: Clean Water Act revision a ‘victory against federal overreach’

Alicia Huey, chair of the National Association of Home Builders, recently expressed her support for the Supreme Court ruling that diminished federal control over water resources.


Leading figures and organizations worldwide sign statement on mitigating AI risk: ‘a global priority’

In a significant and concerted move towards global consciousness about AI risks, several notable figures in AI research, policy-making, education, and other sectors have endorsed a statement issued by the Center for AI Safety.


IBM announces tools to help boost computer security in quantum era

IBM announced a comprehensive set of tools and capabilities that couple with its deep security expertise at its annual Think conference in Orlando, Florida.


Wisconsin congressman on Taiwan tensions: ‘Primary goal is to deter war in next five years’

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) maintains the short-term goal of the United States regarding Taiwan should be the prevention of war, asserting that keeping peace in the region is a top priority over the next five years.