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IDC Subcommittee Chair Bilirakis Opening Statement on Exploring NIL Dealmaking Rights

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce subcommittee hearing titled “Taking the Buzzer Beater to the Bank: Protecting College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights."


EPA and Colorado release final enforcement and compliance workplan to prioritize heavily polluted communities

News Release: DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released their final workplan to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Advancing Environmental Justice through Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in Disproportionately ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Wisconsin to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State 

News Release: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Wisconsin would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the funds from ...


EPA to Add Oklahoma Superfund Site to the National Priorities List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Fansteel Metals Superfund site to the National Priorities List.


PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Rulemaking discussed on March 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces $3 Million for Hawaii to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State

SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for Hawai‘i to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state.


EPA to Add Louisiana Superfund Site to the National Priorities List

DALLAS, TEXAS – (March 29th, 2023)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Louisiana Superfund site Capitol Lakes to the National Priorities List.


EPA and DOE Honor 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2023 ENERGY STAR Awards.


La EPA y el Estado de Colorado publican la versión final del plan de trabajo para dar prioridad a la ejecución y cumplimiento de las normas y reglamentos en las comunidades con un alto nivel de...

News Release: DENVER — La Región 8 de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) y el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado publicaron la versión definitiva de su plan de trabajo para la implementación del memorando de entendimiento (MOU) que se firmó el año pasado para potenciar ...


Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA and HHS Encourage States to Utilize Federal Resources for Lead Detection and Mitigation in Early Care and Education Settings

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a joint letter to governors to encourage state and local governments to use federal funding to take actions to reduce and remove lead in drinking water in early care and education settings, like elementary schools and daycare facilities.


EPA Honors New England Organizations as 2023 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 1 office and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 11 New England companies and organizations as ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.


EPA honors 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award winners in Colorado and Utah

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring five ENERGY STAR partners in Colorado and Utah for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.


EPA Mid-Atlantic Releases Local Lead Action Plan (LLAP) Guide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region has released the Local Lead Action Plan (LLAP) Guide.


U.S. EPA Honors 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in Tennessee

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring two ENERGY STAR partners in Tennessee for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.


U.S. EPA Honors 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC. (March 28, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 10 ENERGY STAR partners in North Carolina for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.


U.S. EPA Honors 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY. (March 28, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring four ENERGY STAR partners in Kentucky for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.


Chair Rodgers to HHS Secretary Becerra: President’s Budget Doesn’t Reflect Priorities Needed to Improve People’s Lives

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled: “Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Health and Human Services Budget."


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Trinexapac-ethyl; Pesticide Tolerance on March 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces New England Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Regional Office is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session for New England communities to learn about and share feedback on EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap.