News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with J. Da Silva Properties, LLC, a property owner based in Danbury, Connecticut, for alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule (Disclosure Rule). As part of the settlement, J. Da Silva Properties has agreed to comply with the Disclosure Rule, pay a penalty of $68,078, and undertake two lead-based paint abatement Supplemental Environmental Projects estimated to cost $44,453.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy today declared gun violence a public health crisis in an advisory to the nation, marking the first public health advisory on gun violence in U.S. history. The advisory calls for increased funding, research, and legislation to address gun violence nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $142 million in new grant and loan awards under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). This brings the total funding awarded under this program to more than $754 million. These grants and loans, part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, will support energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations in over 2,200 homes for low-income individuals, families, and seniors. Notably, this round includes the first GRRP awards for properties in Puerto Rico and Louisiana.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $22.4 million in grants to 13 selectees through the Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduction grant program, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The grants will leverage $35.3 million in matching contributions, generating a total conservation impact of $57.7 million. This program is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through a grant from EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office. Over $12.4 million in funding comes from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with the...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a federal judge’s decision today to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit concerning "swipe" fees charged to merchants for processing Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
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By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2024 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized the importance of biosecurity in mitigating the spread of H5N1 among dairy cattle. "The more we learn about H5N1, the more we understand that good biosecurity is a critically important path to containing the virus," he stated.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The nonprofit research organization Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has published a document designed to assess the strength of state and federal artificial intelligence legislation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the opening of the Northeast Ohio Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) in Cleveland on June 25, 2024. The CGIC aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to investigate and prevent gun violence through collaboration and advanced technology.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Over the last several years, young people in the United States have faced significant challenges, including gun violence, social isolation, and other repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues have had devastating effects on their mental health and well-being.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer met at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen participated in a roundtable lunch at Target headquarters with Target CEO Brian Cornell and other CEOs from the Minnesota area to discuss President Biden’s economic strategy and efforts to lower costs.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The latest episode of CDT's Tech Talk, hosted by Jamal Magby, delves into the intersection of technology and Internet policy. Available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn, the podcast aims to clarify complex policies and their implications for everyday life.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
In honor of Pride Month, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will host a convening and reception for U.S. leaders championing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) equality across the U.S. government and around the world on Thursday, June 27, at the Department of State. The convening will begin at 1:00 p.m. EDT in the Burns Auditorium, and the reception remarks will begin at 6:00 p.m. EDT in the Benjamin Franklin Room. The Secretary will deliver remarks at both events which will be open to pre-registered press and streamed live on the Department...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided a readout of a meeting held on June 25, 2024, between Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The United States has sanctioned nearly 50 entities and individuals forming a covert network used by Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to gain illicit access to the international financial system. According to officials, Iran’s MODAFL and the IRGC generate revenue from illicit trade, leveraging a "shadow banking" network of Iranian exchange houses and numerous foreign cover companies under their control to funnel funds for terrorism and other activities that threaten global security.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
A federal jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, convicted a Florida man today for his role in an international conspiracy involving violent home invasions aimed at stealing cryptocurrency from U.S. citizens.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a proposed rule aimed at addressing unfair practices and competitive injury within the livestock, meat, and poultry industries. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader strategy to foster a fairer, more competitive, and resilient supply chain in these sectors.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
On June 25, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone with Russian Minister of Defense Andrey Belousov. This was Secretary Austin's first phone call with Minister Belousov, and he emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 25, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with a seafood processor in Gloucester, Massachusetts, over alleged violations of the General Duty Clause of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The violations pertain to the company's handling of anhydrous ammonia at its facility.
