News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News Release: DENVER - Are you interested in learning more about the many new grant opportunities available from the Environmental Protection Agency, but don’t know where to start? This webinar is for you! On Wednesday, March 15, EPA Region 8 will host a webinar from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM MST focused on current and upcoming environmental grant opportunities associated with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Joint Statement on the C5+1 Ministerial in Astana

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the U.S. Secretary of State and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the C5+1 Ministerial in Astana, Kazakhstan on February 28.

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Dermer and National Security Advisor Hanegbi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

Release: The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.

Wyden Statement on Biden Proposal to Secure Medicare for the Next Generation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement...

Rodgers, Westerman, Graves Statement on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statements about H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.

From David’s Farm to Your Table, Biden’s Energy Crisis is Raising Prices

News Release: President Biden’s war on American energy is making life unaffordable, including for David Hickman, a fifth-generation farm owner and operation from Horntown, Virginia.

Transportation Department discusses Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Exemption Application From Waymo LLC, and Aurora Operations, Inc. on March 9

By US DOT Newswire | Mar 10, 2023

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Rodgers, Westerman, Graves Statement on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Natural Resources Committee Chair Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statements about H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.

Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh Regional Crisis

Release: During the launch of the 2023 Joint Response Plan for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis in Bangladesh today, the Department of State announced nearly $26 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and the region, for those people in Burma affected by ongoing violence,...

USDA Selects Five States to Test Mobile Contactless Payments in SNAP

By USDA Newswire | Mar 10, 2023

Release: Washington - The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is partnering with five states to test mobile payment technology in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. In the next few years, SNAP participants in Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma will have the option to use mobile payments methods like tapping or scanning their personal mobile device as an alternative to their physical SNAP card.

Republicans Promote Conservation With a Purpose

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing on promoting conservation with a purpose across America's federal lands and forests. Subcommittee ChairmanTom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement in response.

Commerce Department publishes notice on March 9

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Bilirakis Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup

By DOE Newswire | Mar 10, 2023

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Full Committee markup of 20 bills.

EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for the Iron King Mine-Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site

By EPA Newswire Reports | Mar 10, 2023

EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for the Iron King Mine-Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site

Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of 20 Bills to Secure our Energy Future and Competitive Edge

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Full Committee markup of 20 bills.

Manchin, Colleagues Urge Ambassador Emanuel to Work With Japan, G7 Allies to Strengthen Energy Security

By DOE Newswire | Mar 10, 2023

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, Dan Sullivan (R-AK) John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the ENR Committee, Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and John Kennedy (R-LA) ...

Chair Rodgers: “The Energy and Commerce Committee is Leading to Affirm that Every Life is Worth Living”