News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and EU Commissioner for Justice and Consumers Didier Reynders issued a joint statement today regarding the first periodic review of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). Representatives from the United States Government, the European Commission, and EU data protection authorities convened in Washington D.C. on July 18 and 19 to conduct this review.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been granted a request to withdraw its appeal of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule. This development reinstates the long-established "direct and immediate" joint employer standard, offering clear guidance for foodservice employers and employees.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced the publication of the Fiscal Year 2023 update to the list of foreign institutions engaging in problematic activities and reaffirmed the FY22 list of foreign talent programs that pose a threat to national security, as required by Section 1286 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
Sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production tax credits hold promise for benefiting farmers while reducing America's carbon emissions. However, certain provisions may prevent many U.S. farmers from reaping these benefits.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
Opposition to the federal government's planned expansion of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in Texas is increasing among landowners, community leaders, and elected officials. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the New Mexico Game and Fish Department, announced a plan in April to expand the refuge from 6,440 acres to 700,000 acres.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Winter Haven contractor for the second time in five years for exposing workers to potentially deadly falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that Carpenter Contractors of America Inc. allowed employees to work without adequate fall protection at an Ave Maria residential job site in January 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
By striking down a 40-year-old legal precedent that allowed unelected and unaccountable federal bureaucrats to interpret ambiguously worded statutes as they see fit, the Supreme Court has restricted the administrative state that had become accustomed to operating without strict adherence to the Constitution’s Separation of Powers.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
A federal judge convicted a medical doctor and former member of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (KBML) today for unlawfully distributing opioids.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued a statement following the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) decision to withdraw its appeal against the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas' ruling, which struck down the Board’s final joint employer rule. The NRF, alongside other major employment groups, had initiated legal action against the NLRB after the rule was released in October 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public comments on its proposed cleanup plan for contaminated creek sediment and floodplain soil along a section of the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund site in Niagara County, New York. The 30-day public comment period runs from July 19 to August 19, 2024. A public meeting will be held at Newfane Townhall, located at 2737 Main Street, Newfane, New York, on August 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the cleanup plan.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
A Nevada man was sentenced today to 65 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for sexually exploiting multiple minors and advertising and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that he coerced these minors into producing.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
Department of Defense Spokeswoman Lt. Col. Kimbia Rey provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The United States has designated two members of the Russian hacktivist group Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) for their involvement in cyber operations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure entities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Bucharest, Romania from July 20-24, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The provisional CPT code is effective for use on the condition that H5N8 Influenza virus vaccine candidates receive emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The AMA is publishing the CPT code update now to ensure electronic systems across the U.S. health care system are prepared in advance for potential FDA authorization.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The Department of Labor has announced the launch of an online system by its Employee Benefits Security Administration to aid qualified termination administrators in submitting information for the Abandoned Plan Program.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
The Kyrgyz Republic has successfully repatriated 22 women and children from the al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria. This marks the second such return of its nationals this year and the sixth overall since February 2023. A statement commended the Kyrgyz Republic for its continued efforts, describing repatriation as "the only durable solution to the humanitarian and security challenges in northeast Syria."
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with the County of Maui to close seven Large Capacity Cesspools on the islands of Maui and Molokai. These cesspools are potential sources of harmful water contamination.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2024
On July 9, 2024, the House Appropriations Committee, chaired by Rep. Tom Cole (R-Ok), approved the Interior and Environment Subcommittee Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Act with a party-line vote of 29-25.
