News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The House Committee on Energy & Commerce has advanced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) for consideration by the full House of Representatives. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) expressed concerns about these bills, despite sharing lawmakers' goal of protecting young internet users.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding legislation advanced by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Paradise City Group LLC regarding the sale of unregistered or misbranded pesticide products, including disinfectants and antimicrobials, at their store in Pearl City, Oahu. The sale and distribution of such products violate the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Under the settlement terms, the company will pay a $54,500 penalty.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of an Outdoor Use Safer Choice label on September 18, 2024. This new label aims to identify outdoor cleaning products, such as pet care items, fire defense products, and cleaners for cars, boats, or grills, that meet stringent EPA criteria for environmental protection.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Washington D.C. – During a Committee on Education & the Workforce, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing titled “Examining the Biden-Harris Attacks on Tipped Workers,” several industry experts expressed their support for the tip credit.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed two Acting U.S. Trustees, the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees announced today. Under 28 U.S.C. § 585(a), the Attorney General may fill U.S. Trustee vacancies by appointing an Acting U.S. Trustee.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić signed an agreement on U.S.-Serbia strategic cooperation in the field of energy in Serbia today. This agreement aims to expand opportunities for U.S. companies to invest in Serbia’s energy sector, promoting investments that will strengthen the U.S.-Serbia strategic partnership.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $31,102 in wages for 23 agricultural workers following violations of the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program by Humberto Castaneda Produce in Sonoma County.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas as part of the October 7th terrorist attacks. The Secretary conveyed her unwavering support for the families and expressed her condolences to those whose loved ones have been killed.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Representative Chris Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley will lead a hearing to address the issue of Americans unjustly detained in China.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer my sincere congratulations to the people of Nepal as you celebrate Nepal’s Constitution Day on September 19.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing payments exceeding $370,000 to consumers affected by data security lapses at the online merchandise platform CafePress.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has recently expressed support for the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) initiative to protect the public from misleading AI-generated political content. However, EPIC has raised concerns that without additional measures, the current disclosure and transparency rules may not effectively mitigate the negative impacts of AI-generated content in political advertisements.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Eligible Maine Households Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
At a Senate hearing on domestic extremism held Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) directed a series of questions towards Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry, repeatedly inquiring whether she supported the terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah. This line of questioning has been described as insulting and abusive.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met on September 18, 2024, to initiate the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
Thank you, Kevin, for that introduction.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for the proposed modification of the cleanup plan for the Welsbach & General Gas Mantle Superfund Site at Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey. Initially set to conclude on September 17, the new deadline is now October 17. The EPA conducted a public meeting on August 19 to outline the proposed changes.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 18, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of its 11th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a national competition that engages college students in designing green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution at their schools and in their communities. This year's winning projects highlight the benefits of green infrastructure for environmental and public health protection, economic development, and climate change resiliency.
