News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

News from March 2023


News Release: The Justice Department today issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the attack on four American citizens in Matamoros, Mexico


News Release: The Fourth Meeting at the World Health Organization of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body working on a pandemic accord concluded last week. The United States used this meeting to underscore its commitment to the process, with a goal of developing an accord that builds on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthens U.S. national security by establishing clear, agreed roles and responsibilities for the WHO and its member states and partners.


Former Benton County Coach and Youth Pastor Sentenced to 45 Years for Exploiting Children

News Release: Memphis, TN - Joshua Henley, 34, formerly of Benton County, has been sentenced to 45 years in.


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Health Subcommittee Markup

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a markup of five pieces of legislation.


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


 NMFS Prohibits Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 50 feet Length Overall Using Hook-and-line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf Alaska

NMFS Prohibits Directed Fishing for Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 50 feet Length Overall Using Hook-and-line Gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf Alaska


News Release: The following is the text of a Joint Statement following a meeting between Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis and Secretary Blinken in Washington, D.C.


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News Release: One of the most resilient species of abalone in California is also one of the most endangered.


DOE Announces $4.5 Million for Turbine Efficiency Research to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Power and Aviation Sectors

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $4.5 million in funding for Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) to study ways to improve turbine performance and efficiency. This research supports our Nation’s efforts to ramp...



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.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) offered the following statement after President Biden submitted his 2024 Budget Request to Congress...


News Release: FRANKFORT, Kentucky - Mientras los habitantes del este de Kentucky siguen recuperándose de las desastrosas inundaciones del año pasado, más de $159 millones en préstamos por desastres a bajo interés de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la asistencia directa por...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a subcommittee hearing to address the environmental response to the train derailment in East Palestine, ...


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.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a hearing that will focus on examining ideas to drive down the cost of health care through transparency and competition.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


DOS-DRL offers new grant application process starting March 10

DRL Accountability Measure Effectiveness grant opened on March 10.


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.