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Grothman: U.S. Military Isn’t Venue for Social Experiments and Political Correctness
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) opened today’s hearing by emphasizing that the Biden Administration has pushed for progressive ideals to be infused into the military which are affecting military readiness and recruitment.
Comer Probes FDA’s Tobacco and Nicotine Regulatory Programs Riddled with Uncertainty
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is conducting oversight of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of tobacco and nicotine products through its Center for Tobacco Products (CTP).
McClain: FDA’s Internal Failures Led Our Nation into an Infant Formula Crisis
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
House Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing titled “FDA Oversight Part 1:
Hearing Wrap Up: Former FDA Official: Infant Formula Crisis Was “A Preventable Tragedy”
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a hearing today titled “FDA Oversight Part 1: The Infant Formula Shortage.
Wenstrup: Long-Term Closing of Schools Proved Harmful to Students
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) opened today’s hearing on “The Consequences of School Closures: Intended and Unintended” by emphasizing the importance of preparing America’s education system to effectively address a future pandemic.
Top Republicans Slam Biden Administration for Obstructing American Energy Production and Pushing Radical Climate Agenda
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter raising concerns over the Biden Administration’s ongoing efforts to obstruct American energy production and implement its radical climate agenda.
Hearing Wrap Up: Biden Admin’s Focus on Progressivism Over Warfighting Exacerbates Recruiting Crisis, Demoralizes Service Members, & Negatively Affects Military Preparedness
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled, “Ensuring Force Readiness: Examining Progressivism’s Impact on an All-Volunteer Military.”
Hearing Wrap Up: Effective Implementation Is Crucial to Ensure National Cybersecurity Strategy Protects U.S. from Malicious Actors
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, held a hearing yesterday titled “Unpacking the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy.
EPA and Justice Department File Complaint Against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Unlawful Discharge of Pollutants and Hazardous Substances in East Palestine Derailment
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Yesterday, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway ...
EPA names Idaho home builder 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Brighton Homes of Meridian, Idaho, as an ENERGY STAR® partner of the year for its outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change. “I applaud the innovation ...
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Chemring Building at Ellsworth Industrial Park Site in Downers Grove, Illinois
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a 30-day public comment period on its proposed cleanup plan for the Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. building at the Ellsworth Industrial Park site in Downers Grove, Illinois. EPA is cleaning up the site using the Superfund alternative approach which uses the same investigation and cleanup process and standards that are used for sites listed on the National Priorities List, or Superfund list.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $126,864,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK (March 31, 2023) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $126,864,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced almost $78 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories in the Pacific Southwest through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF). The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Demand Answers on NIH Planned Experiments Using More Lethal Group of Monkeypox Virus
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today sent a letter to Lawrence Tabak, the senior official performing the duties of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regarding details about a supercharged monkeypox experiment planned by an NIH researcher.
EPA Makes Trends in Domestic Chemical Production and Imports More Accessible to the Public with the First Ever Chemical Data Reporting National Review
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the first ever Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) National Review, a web-based, interactive report with comprehensive analysis of data submitted to the Agency during the 2020 CDR reporting cycle. The National Review increases public ...
EPA names Bend company 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Green
Statement by EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe on National Farmworker Awareness Week
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — In celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe issued the following statement: “During National Farmworker Awareness Week, we pay tribute to the more than two million unsung heroes who do some of the toughest work to help put food on our tables ...
Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: DENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $24 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation.
EPA names 2023 ENERGY STAR® award winners in Washington
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring two ENERGY STAR® partners in Washington for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change. “I applaud the innovation and leadership of the 2023 ...
EPA Region 5 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (March 30, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an April 19 virtual listening session on its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 5 communities. The agency invites members of the public to attend and to speak. EPA Region 5 includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribal Nations.