News published on Federal Newswire in May 2023

News from May 2023


McClain-Delaney: 'The success and growth of the CBRS band show the promise of dynamic spectrum sharing'

A report by the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences on a sharing plan for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service shows that it works, according to National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Petrie: 'We’ve made great strides in reducing risks and restoring the environment' at former uranium-enrichment site

Now that more than 500 aging and contaminated structures have been removed at the East Tennessee Technology Park, focus is turning to soil and groundwater remediation, according to the Department of Energy.


Vilsack: Biden supports 'creation of good-paying jobs and economic growth, particularly in rural and farm communities' with E15 waiver

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced April 28 that it will again allow summertime sales of E15 gasoline nationwide, the second year of such waivers.


Vidal: 'Innovations in green energy technology' make up critical part of tackling climate change

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC), and the academic technology transfer non-profit AUTM will host the Green Energy Innovation Expo May 17.


Ramirez: 2501 Program 'demonstrates USDA’s commitment to advance equity and lower barriers to USDA resources'

Organizations that assist farmers who are military veterans or in underserved communities can apply for approximately $45 million in federal funding.


March: 27 notices published by Federal Reserve System

There were 27 notices published by the Federal Reserve System in March, according to the Federal Register.


EDA to fund regions hit by environmental disasters in 2021 and 2022

The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced on April 24 that it is providing funding for regions that have been hit by environmental disasters in 2021 and 2022.


Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

News Release: Economic activity expanded at a modest pace in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on May 3 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Center for Democracy and Technology: EARN IT Act 'will make it harder for law enforcement to protect children' and 'result in online censorship'

Days before the EARN IT Act is scheduled for a debate in the Senate Judiciary Committee, a coalition of civil society organizations is asking senators to oppose the bill.


Apple, Google lead industry initiative 'to help combat unwanted tracking' across iOS, Android

Apple and Google have joined forces on a new initiative to prevent the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for undesired tracking across iOS and Android platforms.


CIS' Bensman on Biden's CBP app: 'The system is failing. Migrants are instead abandoning the program'

A recent report by the Center for Immigration Studies blames the current chaos at the southern border on the Biden administration's CBP One app, saying the app is not working properly.


Schaefer proposes new Border Protection Unit, saying it's currently 'very easy' for criminals to cross the southern border

Texas Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler), chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus in the Texas House, recently wrote that the state must address the ability criminals have to freely cross the the southern border, after it was reported that a murder suspect had been removed from the U.S. four times.


NAB takes legal action against FCC: 'Americans that depend on us can't wait another day' for overdue ownership rules review

The NAB has taken legal action to require the FCC to complete its review of broadcast ownership rules, which was supposed to have been completed in 2018.


Palm: 'Cyberattacks are one of the biggest threats facing our healthcare system today'

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has created a new task force to help provide resources to address cybersecurity concerns in the healthcare and public health industries.


Becerra: HHS works to ensure ‘Black mothers and their babies survive childbirth’

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services celebrated National Minority Health Month in April with events to bring awareness to Black maternal health.



Watchdog group sues EPA over 'potential ethical concerns' related to Biden's brother

The watchdog group Functional Government Initiative (FGI) has filed a transparency lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine whether President Joe Biden's brother, Frank Biden, has used inappropriate political pressure to advance environmental interests, said FGI spokesman Peter McGinnis.


Khan: FTC will use its authority ‘to investigate potentially illegal deals’

The Federal Trade Commission sued to stop health care systems in Louisiana and Tennessee from consummating a $150 million acquisition because the commission or the U.S. Department of Justice weren’t notified before the merger.


Minnesota man indicted for hate crime against Black man outside bar

A Minnesota man has been indicted and charged with federal hate crime offenses following an assault on a Black man outside a bar, as announced by U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.