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Rep. Mark Amodei: Legislation to assist DHS with ‘unprecedented flow of migrants day after day’
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) stated that the proposed Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025 would assist border security operations in facing the "unprecedented flow of migrants." Amodei made the statement on June 26 during floor consideration of the bill.
Senator Mike Crapo: Amnesty executive action 'will throw fuel on the fire of the ongoing border crisis'
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID), James Lankford (R-OK), and thirteen others stated that the executive action granting amnesty to illegal migrants will "throw fuel on the fire" at the border. The statement was made in a letter from the Senators to President Biden on June 21.
Fireside chat with FTC Chair Lina M. Khan to be held on June 27
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Fireside Chat with FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, hosted by the ABA Antitrust Law Section of Young Lawyer Representatives, will take place on June 27, 2024. During the event, Chair Khan will discuss her background in antitrust law, her experience at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and offer advice for younger attorneys interested in pursuing careers in antitrust and consumer protection law.
Defense Policy Board convenes at Pentagon for strategic assessment
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
Professor charged with multimillion-dollar NIH grant fraud scheme
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
A federal grand jury in the District of Maryland has indicted a Pennsylvania man for allegedly defrauding the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) of approximately $16 million in federal grant funds.
FTC halts student loan debt relief scheme; $20 million defrauded
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intervened in a student loan debt relief scheme that defrauded consumers of more than $20.3 million, marking its first enforcement under the Impersonation Rule. The scheme, which falsely claimed affiliations with the Department of Education, has been temporarily halted by a federal court, which also froze its assets at the FTC's request.
Secretary Cardona addresses Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action anniversary
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona issued a statement today ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling on college affirmative action programs.
Commerce supports minority business enterprises through investments and technical assistance
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Achieving the full potential of the U.S. economy requires that every American entrepreneur can start and grow their business regardless of background. Yet some communities face disproportionate barriers to the resources needed to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. For example, the U.S. Federal Reserve found that more than half of Black-owned businesses were turned down for bank loans, a rate twice as high as white business owners. Black-owned businesses received less than 1 percent of venture dollars and Latino/a-owned businesses received less than 2 percent in...
OVW reaffirms commitment to supporting LGBTQI2S+ community during Pride Month
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
As Pride Month continues, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) reaffirms its commitment to protecting and upholding the safety, dignity, and well-being of the LGBTQI2S+ community. This dedication extends beyond June, ensuring support throughout the year.
Westerman responds to SCOTUS ruling on administrative law
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, explicitly overruling Chevron and reducing the authority of federal agencies while reinforcing Congress's Article I legislative authority. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued a statement in response to the ruling.
Justice Department supports campus law enforcement at IACLEA conference
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Justice Department supported campus public safety and law enforcement leaders during the annual International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Conference (IACLEA) from June 24 through June 27, in New Orleans. The conference brought together police chiefs, public safety directors, and security personnel at higher education institutions responsible for protecting millions of students worldwide to explore the latest trends and best practices, as well as the challenges facing institutions and communities.
Attorney General Garland responds to Supreme Court's decision in Fischer v. United States
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Justice Department issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Fischer v. United States.
Commerce Department responds to Nuziard v. MBDA court ruling
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Since its founding in 1969 by President Nixon, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has been dedicated to promoting the growth of minority business enterprises through public and private sector programs, policy, and research. This mission is based on the understanding that achieving the full potential of the U.S. economy requires enabling every American entrepreneur to start and grow their businesses regardless of background.
Supreme Court limits regulatory powers with Chevron deference reversal
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kansas, issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo. The decision limits federal regulators' ability to interpret federal laws.
Former D.C corrections officer sentenced for assaulting handcuffed inmate
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
A former District of Columbia Department of Corrections Officer, Marcus Bias, 28, was sentenced today to 42 months in prison followed by 24 months of supervised release for one count of deprivation of rights under color of law for assaulting a handcuffed inmate. Bias previously pleaded guilty in March.
Biden-Harris Administration announces Central Atlantic offshore wind lease sale
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration has announced an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic, as part of its efforts to bolster a clean energy economy. The Department of the Interior revealed that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will auction areas on August 14, 2024, which could generate up to 6.3 gigawatts of renewable energy, potentially powering up to 2.2 million homes.
Biden-Harris Administration moves to protect tribal subsistence ecosystems in Alaska
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced two significant actions to maintain protections on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-managed public lands in Alaska. These lands are crucial for fish and wildlife habitats, sensitive rivers and streams, and other resources vital to the state's subsistence economy and the way of life for Alaska Native communities.
FinCEN proposes new rule for modernizing AML/CFT programs
By Federal Newswire | Jun 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced a proposed rule aimed at strengthening and modernizing financial institutions' anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. While these institutions have long maintained AML/CFT programs under existing regulations, the new rule seeks to amend those regulations to explicitly require that such programs be effective, risk-based, and reasonably designed. This approach aims to enable financial institutions to allocate their resources in line with...
FTC finalizes order with Avast over web browsing data misuse
By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order banning software provider Avast from selling, disclosing, or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes. This action settles charges that the company and its subsidiaries sold such information despite promising that its products would protect consumers from online tracking. Avast is also required to pay $16.5 million, which is expected to be used to provide redress to consumers.
Subcommittee discusses bills impacting NOAA regulations
By Federal Newswire | Jun 27, 2024
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened to discuss four bills related to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The proposed legislation addresses issues ranging from speed regulations for vessels to updates in fisheries data collection. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) provided a statement on the matter:
