News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Administrative Agencies
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, explicitly overruling Chevron and reducing the authority of federal agencies while reinforcing Congress's Article I legislative authority. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued a statement in response to the ruling.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Justice Department supported campus public safety and law enforcement leaders during the annual International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Conference (IACLEA) from June 24 through June 27, in New Orleans. The conference brought together police chiefs, public safety directors, and security personnel at higher education institutions responsible for protecting millions of students worldwide to explore the latest trends and best practices, as well as the challenges facing institutions and communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a city ordinance prohibiting unhoused individuals from using blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes for protection while sleeping within city limits does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $123 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 235 airports in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Fischer v. United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $26 million in funding through the Housing Interventions to End the HIV Epidemic program. This initiative will benefit 11 communities nationwide, providing housing assistance and supportive services for eligible individuals and families, as well as coordination and planning activities, grants management, and administration. The announcement was made by HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development Marion McFadden alongside local leaders from Volunteers of America in Los...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard-setting body for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF), concluded its sixth and final Plenary under the Singaporean Presidency in Singapore today. During this session, several key actions were taken, including adopting Mutual Evaluation Reports (MERs) for India and Kuwait, agreeing to publish a report on non-financial gatekeeper facilitation of corruption, and discussing the priorities of the incoming Mexican FATF Presidency.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Blockchain Association has issued a statement following the IRS's finalization of the broker rule. Marisa Coppel, Head of Legal at the Blockchain Association, commented on the decision:
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Today, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Minister of Tourism David Collado from the Dominican Republic met at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., to advance progress on bilateral aviation cooperation. The delegations, representing the departments of Commerce, State, and Transportation and the Dominican Ministry of Tourism and Institute of Civil Aviation, signed a Memorandum of Consultations, marking the conclusion of negotiations on a bilateral Air Transport Agreement (also known as an “Open Skies”...
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the allocation of $18.5 million to support clean energy projects in 24 states and local governments. This funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, is aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing climate pollution, and lowering overall energy use through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Today, at City Hall in Waterloo, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Brownfields and Land Revitalization Branch Supervisor Stanley Walker presented a $1 million ceremonial check to the City of Waterloo as a Brownfields Multipurpose Grant selectee.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that a federal law criminalizing the corrupt obstruction of congressional inquiries and investigations cannot be used to prosecute participants in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. This decision may also lead to some related charges being dropped against former President Donald Trump.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
In honor of Pride Month, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves joined Commerce employees earlier this month in raising the Progress Pride Flag outside the Commerce Department building. Flown throughout June, the flag celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQI+ community.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor hosted a conference on June 26, 2024, to discuss the equitable implementation of paid family and medical leave programs. The event, organized by the department’s Women’s Bureau, featured former Secretary of Labor and current White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez, federal officials, state paid leave administrators, researchers, and other stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overruled its prior holding in Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Joseph V. Coniglio, Director of Antitrust and Innovation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Since its founding in 1969 by President Nixon, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has been dedicated to promoting the growth of minority business enterprises through public and private sector programs, policy, and research. This mission is based on the understanding that achieving the full potential of the U.S. economy requires enabling every American entrepreneur to start and grow their businesses regardless of background.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kansas, issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. The decision limits federal regulators' ability to interpret federal laws.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag in Washington, DC, on June 28, 2024. The meeting focused on the necessity to increase and sustain humanitarian aid to Gaza and address security challenges that have hindered the delivery of assistance.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
NEW YORK — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to New York this week to meet with Tribal leaders and community members, highlighting the Interior Department’s progress in strengthening Indian Country. Her visit underscored the investments made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to empower Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and prosperity.
