News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dr. Kao Kim Hourn to discuss the Department of Commerce’s commitment to ASEAN and its member countries. The meeting focused on opportunities to enhance trade and investment ties between the United States and the ASEAN region.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act today in Washington. The bill, which incorporates recommendations from the Heritage Foundation and Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), aims to expand research and data collection on reproductive health conditions that contribute to infertility. Additionally, it provides educational resources for women affected by these health issues.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
In March, the Federal Trade Commission hosted the inaugural Technology Forum by the International Competition Network (ICN) in Washington, D.C. The event gathered 21 competition agencies from countries including Brazil, Japan, South Africa, and Sweden.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC—Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have written to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. They requested that the Department consider regulating Chinese drones operating in the United States due to concerns about espionage, data collection, and national security risks.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement, signed by Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy at the G7 Summit in Puglia, Italy, marks a significant commitment to Ukraine's long-term security. This agreement builds on the commitments made under the G7 Joint Declaration of Support to Ukraine in July 2023 and follows the President’s approval of the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act earlier this year.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
A New Jersey man was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison for falsifying a report filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and credit card fraud.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The United States is imposing visa restrictions on an executive of a charter flight transportation company for facilitating irregular migration to the country via Nicaragua from outside the Western Hemisphere. According to officials, these companies exploit vulnerable migrants by operating services designed primarily for irregular migration to the United States. Additionally, the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua continues to benefit financially from this exploitation.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the Phoenix Police Department (PhxPD) and the City of Phoenix engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
WASHINGTON DC—Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has sent a letter to Department of Commerce Under Secretary Kathi Vidal, urging the Administration to provide a full accounting of the national security damage caused by the United States and China's Science and Technology Agreement (STA). Despite claims from the Biden Administration that the STA has resulted in no dual-use technology transfer, concerns remain about its potential impact on U.S. national security.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
A Minneapolis resident, Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released its latest report to Congress, proposing several payment options that it believes would improve the current Medicare law. The American Medical Association (AMA) has commended MedPAC for recognizing the unsustainable nature of the existing system, which lacks an adequate baseline and inflation-based updates.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 13, 2024
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations convened today to address concerns regarding President Joe Biden's border policies and their impact on National Park Service (NPS) property and the surrounding community in New York City. Subcommittee Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) issued a statement criticizing the administration's approach:
By Federal Newswire reports | Jun 12, 2024
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) is Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and a member of the House Committee on Appropriations.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share. The dividend is payable Sept. 12, 2024, to shareholders of record on Aug. 15, 2024. The ex-dividend date will be Aug. 15, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc., a rail transportation company based in Bangor, Maine, over alleged Clean Water Act violations. The violations stem from fuel oil discharges into U.S. waters following two separate derailments of the company's freight train cars.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Arun G. Rao delivered testimony at a Senate Judiciary Hearing on June 12, 2024, addressing the urgent need to combat the illegal distribution and sale of unauthorized electronic nicotine delivery systems, commonly known as e-cigarettes.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Republic of The Gambia President Adama Barrow about their shared commitment to democratic principles and protecting human rights, including the rights of women and girls. The Secretary expressed his appreciation for The Gambia as a leading voice on the protection of human rights globally.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have announced that consumers have saved over $1 billion in upfront costs on more than 150,000 clean vehicle purchases since January 1, 2024. This milestone is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to reduce transportation costs for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup today and favorably reported nine bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) commented on the session, stating: "From modernizing the critical mineral list to bipartisan support for a clean and healthy Long Island Sound, House Committee on Natural Resources members are advancing responsible solutions to problems facing Americans. The nine bills we passed today are a product of diligent work from my colleagues, and I look forward to moving these bills further through the legislative process."
By Federal Newswire | Jun 12, 2024
The Department of Defense (DOD) announced this week two listening sessions to gather public input on its environmental justice (EJ) strategy. The DOD is updating its EJ Strategy in accordance with Executive Order 14096, "Revitalizing Our Nation's Commitment to Environmental Justice for All," and aims to adopt a whole-of-government approach to advancing EJ.
