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EPA Issues Next Test Order Under National Testing Strategy for PFAS Used in Plastics, Chemical Manufacturing
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News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the next Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s the National PFAS Testing Strategy. Today’s action orders companies to conduct and submit testing ...


House Committee on Homeland Security publishes 10 press releases in January
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There were 10 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in January.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to Improve Recycling Infrastructure
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News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $40 million in grants for recycling infrastructure projects for Tribes and intertribal consortia. EPA published a Request for Applications to solicit interest by Tribes and intertribal consortia for the third ...


EPA Settles Clean Air Act Case with Polyurethane Facility in Earth City, Missouri
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News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Earth City, Missouri, polyurethane manufacturer Foam Supplies Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Plan Rule.


U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Advances Energy Management through Smart Homes
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News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the first mass-market Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS) to earn ENERGY STAR certification. With smart home products gaining in popularity across the country, this certification gives homeowners and renters nationwide the ability to choose systems that help them simplify the management of networked products to save energy, save money and protect the climate.


Thompson Congratulates Scott for being Elected to Serve as Ag Committee Ranking Member
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News Release: Chairman-elect of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Glenn “GT" Thompson (R-PA), issued the following statement congratulating Representative David Scott (D-GA) for being elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve as Ranking Member of the committee for the 118th Congress...


Risch in Asharq Al-Awsat: Strategic Political Challenges Facing the US in 2023
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News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently published an op-ed in Asharq Al-Awsat reflecting on inconsistent U.S. policy towards Iran and charting a path forward for the year ahead.


Manchin Statement on FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips Being Named Acting Chairman
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News Release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Willie Phillips being named Acting Chairman of the FERC.


Thompson Statement on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
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News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers released their final definition of “Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS). Following the announcement, Chairman-elect of the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Glenn “GT" Thompson, issued the statement below...



Boozman Helps Secure Important Ag & Nutrition Provisions in Year-End Package
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Boozman Helps Secure Important Ag & Nutrition Provisions in Year-End Package


Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jose Emilio Esteban and Doug McKalip
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jose Emilio Esteban and Doug McKalip



Chairwoman Stabenow Secures Permanent Funding to Feed Children During the Summer Months
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Chairwoman Stabenow Secures Permanent Funding to Feed Children During the Summer Months



Thompson Congratulates Scott For Being Elected To Serve As Ag Committee Ranking Member
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Thompson Congratulates Scott For Being Elected To Serve As Ag Committee Ranking Member


Gao Review Of Usda Thrifty Food Plan Reevaluation Requested By Boozman & Thompson Shows Egregious Overreach & Flawed Process
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Gao Review Of Usda Thrifty Food Plan Reevaluation Requested By Boozman & Thompson Shows Egregious Overreach & Flawed Process



Chairman David Scott Statement on Election as Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee
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Chairman David Scott Statement on Election as Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee


 Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Congratulating Alexis Taylor on Confirmation as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
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Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Congratulating Alexis Taylor on Confirmation as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs