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By Federal Newswire | Oct 22, 2023
President Biden is urging Congress to provide additional funding to address multiple national security concerns, including bolstering the southwest U.S. border, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. The President's request for supplemental funding aims to strengthen enforcement measures and support various aspects of national and global security.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2023
The House Committee on Homeland Security has threatened to issue a subpoena to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if it fails to provide requested documents regarding the CBP One app by October 20, 2023. The app is used to release inadmissible aliens into the United States, according to a press release from the Committee.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 18, 2023
A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives, led by Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), is calling for the redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans. In a letter issued on October 11, 2023, the coalition urged President Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services Ur Jaddou to take immediate action due to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Nicaragua.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2023
According to a press release, Senator Michael Bennet recently visited Mexico City to gather information for his work on the Americas Act and to address the urgent issues surrounding the U.S. immigration system. During his visit, Bennet met with key stakeholders, including U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar, former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, Senator Xóchitl Gálvez, and Mexican civil society and business leaders.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 17, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer has threatened to subpoena Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if Gensler does not provide documents that Comer requested in June. Comer and Senator Tim Scott, ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to Gensler on June 5 requesting documents related to the SEC's involvement in the development of social engineering initiatives in the European Union (EU).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 15, 2023
Illinois Representative and Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Raja Krishnamoorthi, along with fellow legislators, are opposing the illicit fishing activities orchestrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The lawmakers claim continuous violations and mismanagement on the part of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
By Federal Newswire | Oct 8, 2023
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York's 14th District has expressed her concerns and criticism regarding the Biden Administration's decision to accelerate the construction of certain portions of the border wall. In a strongly worded statement, Ocasio-Cortez stated, "The Biden administration was not required to waive several environmental laws to expedite the building of the border wall. The President needs to take responsibility for this decision and reverse course."
By Federal Newswire | Oct 5, 2023
Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), joined the Committee's Chairman, Mike Gallagher, in condemning the CCP's sentencing of Uyghur scholar Rahile Dawut to life in prison.
By David Beasley | Oct 4, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday ousted Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the first time in U.S. History that a sitting speaker has been removed, The Wall Street Journal reported.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2023
Top officials from the United States and Mexico gathered for a joint press availability on September 29, highlighting the strengthening economic ties and collaborative efforts between the two countries. The meeting included U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Mexican Foreign Secretary Alicia Bárcena, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 3, 2023
Biden Administration sets ambitious Refugee Resettlement Goals for 2024
By Federal Newswire | Oct 2, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established new energy efficiency standards for residential gas furnaces, according to a press release. These standards, which are expected to take effect in late 2028, will ensure a minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency of 95 percent for residential gas furnaces. This means that the furnaces will efficiently convert gas into heat for living spaces, resulting in a significant reduction in waste.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 29, 2023
Good quality data is increasingly important for enhancing outcomes in healthcare, education, and a myriad of other areas of the economy and society, according to a press release shared on Sep 25th. A new analysis from the Center for Data Innovation urges policymakers in the United States to address obstacles to data sharing in order to advance the nation's social and economic development.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
On September 19, the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands met to discuss four bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to public lands. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany expressed the committee's commitment to enhancing access to public lands, stating that the bills would lead to greater recreational opportunities on federal lands.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman criticized the Biden Administration's use of National Park Service lands for migrant camps. Westerman expressed his dissatisfaction with the National Park Service's absence in defending their decision to Congress and accused them of relying on the Biden administration for support. He emphasized Congress's duty to conduct oversight and voiced concerns about the potential negative impact of policy decisions on the national parks.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo declared that West Virginia business expansion projects would be supported with grants totaling $5.7 million from the department's Economic Development Administration. Raimondo stated, "As part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to investing in America, we’re making sure that communities in West Virginia and across the country have the resources they need to grow and diversify their economies."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) will invest $6.7 million in Texas. This investment aims to improve healthcare access and support business growth in the state.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
Wisconsin Representative Mike Gallagher, who is also the Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has commented on the recent reports regarding an investigation into Ford's agreement with CCP-affiliated battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology, Co. Limited (CATL). According to the reports, Ford may only temporarily suspend the agreement.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
On September 21, Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald introduced the "Thwarting Regional Adversary Investments Now (TRAIN) Act," which is the fourth in a series of bills introduced by him aimed at countering Chinese Communist Party aggression. Fitzgerald's bill seeks to provide training and protection to non-adversarial government officials in South and Central Asia against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) predatory lending practices through its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
On September 27, the Methane Abatement for Oil and Gas: Handbook for Policymakers has been released, according to a joint announcement from the Department of State's Bureau of Energy Resources Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt and the Department of Commerce's Commercial Law Development Program Chief Counsel Stephen Gardner.
