News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today the allocation of over $87 million to public housing agencies for evaluating and reducing residential health hazards, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety. This funding is distributed through the Capital Fund Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund programs. HUD has awarded 14 grants totaling $47.7 million under LBP and 22 grants totaling $40 million under HRH.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Department of Defense has announced a substantial investment of $269 million in 33 new technical projects under the Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) initiative. This funding, part of the CHIPS and Science Act, aims to bolster America's microelectronics manufacturing capabilities and workforce development. The Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda seeks to reduce dependency on foreign microelectronics sources and enhance national security.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new initiatives to expand housing counseling services and strengthen pathways to homeownership for Americans. This includes a partnership with Zillow and the use of virtual methods to broaden access.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the members of its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council. This council represents a significant step in the EPA's efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
On September 16, the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) convened virtually at the Deputy level. Under Secretary of State Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of Commerce Marisa Lago, and U.S. Trade Representative Senior Advisor Cara Morrow were joined by EU TTC Deputies European Commission Directors-General Sabine Weyand and Roberto Viola.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
App developers require legal frameworks that enable them to provide parents with the means to manage their children's devices and access to age-appropriate apps. This necessitates flexibility to meet consumers' expectations, consistent with how they interact with their smart devices.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The United States and the United Kingdom convened the annual Bilateral Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Leadership Group (BCLG) plenary session on September 10 and 11 at the UK Ministry of Defense in London. Department of Defense Spokesperson Lisa Lawrence provided a statement regarding the event.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Indian athletes are increasingly leveraging digital platforms to connect with their fans. Aman Sehrawat, Manu Bhaker, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil, and Swapnil Kusale have launched WhatsApp Channels and joined Threads to share exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and training regimes.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Paris-based event organizer Comexposium have announced that the Paris Retail Week annual conference and exhibition will be rebranded beginning in 2025. The inaugural NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Europe is scheduled for September 16-18, 2025, at the Paris Porte de Versailles Pavilions 4 & 6. This event is expected to attract thousands of retailers and business partners from across Europe.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Borough of Woodbine, announced a $1 million grant for the cleanup of contaminated sites in Woodbine, New Jersey. The announcement was made at an event held at a Municipal Water Plant on Adams Avenue and Longfellow Street.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Justice Department announced today its withdrawal from the 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines, emphasizing that the 2023 Merger Guidelines remain its sole and authoritative statement across all industries.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced nearly $100 million in awards aimed at growing, supporting, and strengthening the health workforce. This funding seeks to improve access to quality care in high-need areas across the United States. The announcement coincided with an HHS Health Workforce Roundtable held as part of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Health Workforce Initiative.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP), announced two awards totaling $2 million under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects in Health Information Technology (LEAP in Health IT) funding opportunity. The LEAP in Health IT awardees aim to create methods and tools to improve care delivery, advance research capabilities, and address emerging challenges related to interoperable health IT.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment to recover $550,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for 614 employees from a Las Vegas construction company. The judgment was entered in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada following an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Eligible Rhode Island Households Can Use the Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy, Save Money on Energy-Efficient Electrical Upgrades, and Lower Housing Costs
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. — 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, alongside Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), introduced the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) Improvement Act of 2024. This bill aims to enhance the Council’s ability to protect the federal supply chain from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries by excluding such...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell spoke with Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martínez Belío. The Deputy Secretary and the State Secretary discussed the importance of bringing lasting peace to the Middle East, defending democratic values in Venezuela, and their shared commitment to Ukraine. They also discussed shared priorities, including the Indo-Pacific region, economic prosperity, and migration.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo addressed the National Disability Leadership Summit on September 17, 2024, marking the Commerce Department's inaugural event of this kind. Raimondo acknowledged the collaboration with the American Association of People with Disabilities and the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in organizing the summit.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
An important area for school safety planning that is often overlooked is school accessibility for students with disabilities. Accessibility barriers in public schools remain pervasive even decades after the passage of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which bars disability discrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Some of these barriers pose significant problems for ensuring school safety for students with disabilities. For example, students who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters must...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks on September 17, 2024, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. In his speech, Mizer highlighted the significant milestones achieved by the COPS Office over three decades.
