U.S. Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections Linked to Poultry Products | site |
Agency seeks comments on framework at public meeting
Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture press release dated: October 14, 2022
Washington - - Oct. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses attributed to these products. The agency is hosting a virtual public meeting on Nov. 3, 2022, to seek input from stakeholders on the proposed framework.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million human infections and 26,500 hospitalizations in the United States every year. Of th...
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USDA Releases Proposed Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections Linked to Poultry Products
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines
U.S. Department of the Treasure releases Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: October 20, 2022 Washington - - The Department of the Treasury, as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”), today released the first-ever CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines. CFIUS’s mandate of identifying and mitigating certain national security risks while maintaining the U.S. openness to foreign investment often requires the Committee to enter into agreements or impose conditions on transaction parties to mitigate risks to national security that arise from a transaction. These Guidelines provide the public with information about how the Committee assesses violations of the laws and regulations that govern transaction parties, including potential breaches of C... -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: June 2, 2022 Washington - - Following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the U.S. Department of the Treasury—joined by Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Social Security Administration—released the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare which represent promises to America’s seniors and play a vital role in our economy,” Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen said. “This latest report shows an improvement in the financial position of Social Security and Medicare, reflecting the strong economic recovery and growth in the last year. However, in the c... -
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance | site |
Guidance encourages federal agencies to value applicants based on what they can do—regardless of where they learned it
Information contained in U.S. Office of Personnel Management press release dated: May 19, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released guidance regarding the implementation of EO 13932; Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates. OPM’s guidance represents a major step towards the federal government’s adoption of skills-based hiring practices and is an important innovation in federal hiring, which has historically relied on education and candidate self-assessments as a proxy for a candidate’s ability to perform in a job. This new approach helps hiring managers recognize and value skills regardless of where they were acquir... -
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Guidance on New Orphaned Well Program
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Guidance on New Orphaned Well Program | site |
$4.7 billion investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help plug orphaned oil and gas wells
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior press release dated: April 12, 2022
Washington - - The Department of the Interior today released final guidance to states on how to apply for the first $775 million in initial grant funding available this year for plugging orphaned oil and gas wells under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The law provides a total of $4.7 billion to clean up these environmental and safety hazards, create good-paying union jobs, catalyze economic growth and revitalization, and shut down sources of harmful methane emissions. Millions of Americans across the country live within a mile of an orphaned oil and gas well. Orphaned wells are polluting b... -
U.S. Treasury Department Releases Letter to Nonfinancial Corporate Stakeholders on LIBOR Transition
U.S. Treasury Department Releases Letter to Nonfinancial Corporate Stakeholders on LIBOR Transition | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: August 23, 2021)
Washington - - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York John C. Williams, and Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam released a letter to nonfinancial corporate stakeholders following a discussion of the experiences and concerns of nonfinancial corporations as they prepare to transition from U.S. dollar (USD) LIBOR.
The full text of the letter is below and can be found here... -
Federal Communications Commission Releases First-of-its-Kind Mobile Broadband Map
Federal Communications Commission Releases First-of-its-Kind Mobile Broadband Map| site |
Standardized 4G LTE Coverage Data Marks Progress on the FCC’s Broadband Mapping and Data Collection Efforts
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: August 6, 2021)
Washington, August 6, 2021 - - Today, the FCC published a brand-new map showing mobile coverage and availability data in the U.S. from the country’s largest wireless providers. This is the first public map showing updated mobile coverage released by the FCC and represents a significant improvement over other data previously published by the agency. It also serves as a public test of the standardized criteria developed to facilitate improved mapping under the Broadband DATA Act. “A good map is one that changes over time. Today’s new map represents progress in our efforts to implement the Broadband DATA Act and build next-... -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds | site |
DHS says Biden Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Serious Policy Solutions for Border Management
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: June 11, 2021) Washington - - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States. The plan fulfills a requirement of President Biden’s Proclamation ending the diversion of funds for border wall, and outlines steps DHS will take to end wall expansion to the extent permitted by law and address life, safety, and environmental concerns. The prior administration planned to spend over $15 billion on wall construction, and diverted over $10 billion of those funds from military projects and other sour... -
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Spring Regulatory Agenda
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Spring Regulatory Agenda | site |
Agenda Highlights Department’s Commitment to Increase Safety, Fight Climate Change, Advance Equity and Build our Economy Back Better
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: June 11, 2021) The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Department’s portions of the Unified Agenda (also known as the Spring Regulatory Agenda) today identifying the actions the Department plans to take over the next year and beyond to protect and serve the American people. USDOT’s Spring Regulatory Agenda demonstrates the Department’s commitment to safety for transportation workers and the traveling public, fighting climate change, advancing equity, and building our economy back better. Regulations are a critical tool to protect our citizens and workers, and ensure the safe and timely delivery of public goods and ser... -
USDA Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
U.S. Department of Agriculture Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture press release dated: May 20, 2021)
Washington, May 20, 2021 - - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry. The report represents an important step toward in President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and shift towards a whole-of-department approach to climate solutions. The Order, signed January 27, states that, “America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners have an important role to play in combating the climate crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by sequestering carbon in soils, grasses, trees, and other vegetation and sourcing sustainable bioproducts and fuels.” “With the right tools and partnerships, American agriculture an... -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releases Report detailing Efforts to address COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releases Report detailing Efforts to address COVID-19 Pandemic | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] press release dated: May 11, 2021) Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs published a second installment report identifying the department’s strategic response from July 1, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are a continuation of VA’s pledge to share best practices and lessons learned with other government agencies and the private health care system while the country continues to fight COVID-19. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Response Report Annex A concludes that overall, VA has aligned responsibilities, communicated with stakeholders and employed an operational concept that produced an effective response in support of Veterans and communities around the country. “We created this document so medical professionals can learn from our eff... -
OPM Releases Government-wide Results from 2020 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Government-wide Results from 2020 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey | site |
Survey results show remarkable resilience of the federal workforce during a year of unprecedented hardship
(Information contained in U.S. Office of Personnel Management press release dated: April 26, 2021)
Washington, D.C. - - Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the government-wide results of the 2020 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (OPM FEVS), an organizational climate survey administered to the federal workforce to provide agencies a snapshot of how their employees view their current work environment and help inform future agency actions. The Governmentwide Management Report released today shows that during a year of unprecedented hardship, federal employees demonstrated remarkable resilience, continuing the critical work of the federal government on behalf... -
U.S. Department of Education Releases - - - COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs" - - -
U.S. Department of Education Releases "COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs" | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department Education press release dated: April 9, 2021)
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released the COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs to provide additional strategies for safely reopening all of America's schools and to promote educational equity by addressing opportunity gaps that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Building off of Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools, which focused on health and safety measures that schools can use to successfully implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) K-12 Operational Strategy, Volume 2 of the Handbook focuses on research-based strategies to address the social, emotional,... -
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: February 22, 2021) Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing guidance to states emphasizing the importance of flexibility in administering assessments this year as a result of the pandemic and supporting the use of assessment data as a source of information for parents and educators to target resources and support, rather than for accountability purposes this year. State assessments and accountability systems play an important role in advancing educational equity, identifying student needs, and targeting the resources to address them. At the same time, some schools and districts may not be able to safely administer statewide summative assessments this spring using their standard practices, while others may wish to prioritize learning time during th... -
Federal Reserve Board releases hypothetical Scenarios for its 2021 Bank Stress Tests
Federal Reserve Board releases hypothetical Scenarios for its 2021 Bank Stress Tests | site |
(Information contained in Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System press release dated: February 12, 2021) The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released the hypothetical scenarios for its 2021 bank stress tests. Last year, the Board found that large banks were generally well capitalized under a range of hypothetical events but due to continuing economic uncertainty placed restrictions on bank payouts to preserve the strength of the banking sector. The Board's stress tests help ensure that large banks are able to lend to households and businesses even in a severe recession. The exercise evaluates the resilience of large banks by estimating their loan losses and capital levels—which provide a cushion against losses—under hypothetical recession scenarios that extend nine quarters into the future. "The banking sector has provided critical support to the economic re...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Releases Proposed Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections Linked to Poultry Products | site |
Agency seeks comments on framework at public meeting
Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture press release dated: October 14, 2022
Washington - - Oct. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today released a proposed regulatory framework for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses attributed to these products. The agency is hosting a virtual public meeting on Nov. 3, 2022, to seek input from stakeholders on the proposed framework. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million human infections and 26,500 hospitalizations in the United States every year. Of th...10-22-2022, 10:54 PM -
U.S. Department of the Treasure releases Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: October 20, 2022 Washington - - The Department of the Treasury, as Chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”), today released the first-ever CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines. CFIUS’s mandate of identifying and mitigating certain national security risks while maintaining the U.S. openness to foreign investment often requires the Committee to enter into agreements or impose conditions on transaction parties to mitigate risks to national security that arise from a transaction. These Guidelines provide the public with information about how the Committee assesses violations of the laws and regulations that govern transaction parties, including potential breaches of C...10-22-2022, 10:28 PM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: June 2, 2022 Washington - - Following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the U.S. Department of the Treasury—joined by Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Social Security Administration—released the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare which represent promises to America’s seniors and play a vital role in our economy,” Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen said. “This latest report shows an improvement in the financial position of Social Security and Medicare, reflecting the strong economic recovery and growth in the last year. However, in the c...06-02-2022, 11:52 PM -
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance | site |
Guidance encourages federal agencies to value applicants based on what they can do—regardless of where they learned it
Information contained in U.S. Office of Personnel Management press release dated: May 19, 2022
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released guidance regarding the implementation of EO 13932; Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates. OPM’s guidance represents a major step towards the federal government’s adoption of skills-based hiring practices and is an important innovation in federal hiring, which has historically relied on education and candidate self-assessments as a proxy for a candidate’s ability to perform in a job. This new approach helps hiring managers recognize and value skills regardless of where they were acquir...05-19-2022, 07:08 AM -
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Guidance on New Orphaned Well Program | site |
$4.7 billion investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help plug orphaned oil and gas wells
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior press release dated: April 12, 2022
Washington - - The Department of the Interior today released final guidance to states on how to apply for the first $775 million in initial grant funding available this year for plugging orphaned oil and gas wells under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The law provides a total of $4.7 billion to clean up these environmental and safety hazards, create good-paying union jobs, catalyze economic growth and revitalization, and shut down sources of harmful methane emissions. Millions of Americans across the country live within a mile of an orphaned oil and gas well. Orphaned wells are polluting b...04-16-2022, 02:56 PM -
U.S. Treasury Department Releases Letter to Nonfinancial Corporate Stakeholders on LIBOR Transition | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: August 23, 2021)
Washington - - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Jerome H. Powell, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission Gary Gensler, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York John C. Williams, and Acting Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rostin Behnam released a letter to nonfinancial corporate stakeholders following a discussion of the experiences and concerns of nonfinancial corporations as they prepare to transition from U.S. dollar (USD) LIBOR.
The full text of the letter is below and can be found here...08-30-2021, 07:29 PM -
Federal Communications Commission Releases First-of-its-Kind Mobile Broadband Map| site |
Standardized 4G LTE Coverage Data Marks Progress on the FCC’s Broadband Mapping and Data Collection Efforts
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: August 6, 2021)
Washington, August 6, 2021 - - Today, the FCC published a brand-new map showing mobile coverage and availability data in the U.S. from the country’s largest wireless providers. This is the first public map showing updated mobile coverage released by the FCC and represents a significant improvement over other data previously published by the agency. It also serves as a public test of the standardized criteria developed to facilitate improved mapping under the Broadband DATA Act. “A good map is one that changes over time. Today’s new map represents progress in our efforts to implement the Broadband DATA Act and build next-...08-07-2021, 11:58 PM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds | site |
DHS says Biden Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Serious Policy Solutions for Border Management
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: June 11, 2021) Washington - - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States. The plan fulfills a requirement of President Biden’s Proclamation ending the diversion of funds for border wall, and outlines steps DHS will take to end wall expansion to the extent permitted by law and address life, safety, and environmental concerns. The prior administration planned to spend over $15 billion on wall construction, and diverted over $10 billion of those funds from military projects and other sour...06-16-2021, 01:15 AM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Spring Regulatory Agenda | site |
Agenda Highlights Department’s Commitment to Increase Safety, Fight Climate Change, Advance Equity and Build our Economy Back Better
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: June 11, 2021) The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Department’s portions of the Unified Agenda (also known as the Spring Regulatory Agenda) today identifying the actions the Department plans to take over the next year and beyond to protect and serve the American people. USDOT’s Spring Regulatory Agenda demonstrates the Department’s commitment to safety for transportation workers and the traveling public, fighting climate change, advancing equity, and building our economy back better. Regulations are a critical tool to protect our citizens and workers, and ensure the safe and timely delivery of public goods and ser...06-11-2021, 09:31 PM -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture press release dated: May 20, 2021)
Washington, May 20, 2021 - - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry. The report represents an important step toward in President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and shift towards a whole-of-department approach to climate solutions. The Order, signed January 27, states that, “America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners have an important role to play in combating the climate crisis and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by sequestering carbon in soils, grasses, trees, and other vegetation and sourcing sustainable bioproducts and fuels.” “With the right tools and partnerships, American agriculture an...05-28-2021, 07:45 PM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releases Report detailing Efforts to address COVID-19 Pandemic | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] press release dated: May 11, 2021) Washington - - The Department of Veterans Affairs published a second installment report identifying the department’s strategic response from July 1, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are a continuation of VA’s pledge to share best practices and lessons learned with other government agencies and the private health care system while the country continues to fight COVID-19. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Response Report Annex A concludes that overall, VA has aligned responsibilities, communicated with stakeholders and employed an operational concept that produced an effective response in support of Veterans and communities around the country. “We created this document so medical professionals can learn from our eff...05-11-2021, 08:26 PM -
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Releases Government-wide Results from 2020 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey | site |
Survey results show remarkable resilience of the federal workforce during a year of unprecedented hardship
(Information contained in U.S. Office of Personnel Management press release dated: April 26, 2021)
Washington, D.C. - - Today, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the government-wide results of the 2020 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (OPM FEVS), an organizational climate survey administered to the federal workforce to provide agencies a snapshot of how their employees view their current work environment and help inform future agency actions. The Governmentwide Management Report released today shows that during a year of unprecedented hardship, federal employees demonstrated remarkable resilience, continuing the critical work of the federal government on behalf...04-29-2021, 09:41 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Releases "COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs" | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department Education press release dated: April 9, 2021)
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released the COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs to provide additional strategies for safely reopening all of America's schools and to promote educational equity by addressing opportunity gaps that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Building off of Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools, which focused on health and safety measures that schools can use to successfully implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) K-12 Operational Strategy, Volume 2 of the Handbook focuses on research-based strategies to address the social, emotional,...04-13-2021, 05:02 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: February 22, 2021) Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing guidance to states emphasizing the importance of flexibility in administering assessments this year as a result of the pandemic and supporting the use of assessment data as a source of information for parents and educators to target resources and support, rather than for accountability purposes this year. State assessments and accountability systems play an important role in advancing educational equity, identifying student needs, and targeting the resources to address them. At the same time, some schools and districts may not be able to safely administer statewide summative assessments this spring using their standard practices, while others may wish to prioritize learning time during th...02-25-2021, 01:38 AM -
Federal Reserve Board releases hypothetical Scenarios for its 2021 Bank Stress Tests | site |
(Information contained in Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System press release dated: February 12, 2021) The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released the hypothetical scenarios for its 2021 bank stress tests. Last year, the Board found that large banks were generally well capitalized under a range of hypothetical events but due to continuing economic uncertainty placed restrictions on bank payouts to preserve the strength of the banking sector. The Board's stress tests help ensure that large banks are able to lend to households and businesses even in a severe recession. The exercise evaluates the resilience of large banks by estimating their loan losses and capital levels—which provide a cushion against losses—under hypothetical recession scenarios that extend nine quarters into the future. "The banking sector has provided critical support to the economic re...02-13-2021, 01:38 AM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: January 15, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) this week published a draft of its first Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation (Accessibility Strategic Plan), a noteworthy step in making America’s transportation system more accessible for all travelers. The draft Accessibility Strategic Plan is available for public review and comment, and will be announced this month in the Federal Register. “This first-of-its-kind Accessibility Strategic Plan creates a unified vision for the Department to achieve access and mobility for all in transportation,” said Acting U.S. Secretary of Transportation Steven Bradbury. The draft Accessibility Strategic Plan reflects ongoing and future initiatives across the DOT’s operating a...01-18-2021, 10:13 PM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases New Arctic Strategic Approach to Advance U.S. Interests in the Region | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: January 13, 2021)
On January 11, then-Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf approved the Department’s first-ever Strategic Approach for Arctic Homeland Security, a landmark document that positions DHS to more effectively tackle emerging risks in the region as geopolitical interest and competition grows.
The Arctic has taken center stage for regional competition and influence. Receding icecaps and increased traffic will necessitate an expanded DHS footprint in a number of areas, including trade and travel facilitation and cyber and infrastructure security. With this Strategic Approach, the Department is now increasingly prepared to anticipate and respond to these new challenges. This groundbreaking vision outl...01-15-2021, 02:46 PM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Releases Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Action Plan | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release: January 12, 2021)
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the agency’s first Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Based Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) Action Plan. This action plan describes a multi-pronged approach to advance the Agency’s oversight of AI/ML-based medical software. “This action plan outlines the FDA’s next steps towards furthering oversight for AI/ML-based SaMD,” said Bakul Patel, director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). “The plan outlines a holistic approach based on total product lifecycle oversight to further the enormous potential that these technologies have to improve patient care while delivering safe and effecti...01-12-2021, 01:54 PM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: January 11, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) today released the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan (AVCP). The AVCP lays out the Department’s robust multimodal strategy to promote collaboration and transparency, modernize the regulatory environment, and prepare the transportation system for the safe integration of Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The AVCP prioritizes safety while preparing for the future of transportation. “This comprehensive plan lays out a vision for the safe integration of automated vehicles into America’s transportation system while ensuring that legitimate concerns about safety, security, and privacy are addressed,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The AVCP illustrates how the Department’s work...01-11-2021, 07:16 PM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service releases 2020 Progress Update | site |
IRS says "Annual report details unprecedented year"
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: January 5, 2021)
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today released its 2020 annual report describing the agency's work delivering taxpayer service and compliance efforts during COVID-19 while spotlighting actions taken by IRS employees to help people during the challenging year.
"Internal Revenue Service Progress Update/Fiscal Year 2020 – Putting Taxpayers First " outlines how the agency overcame difficulties during the pandemic to deliver Economic Impact Payments in record time. At the same time, IRS employees made adjustments to complete a successful filing season despite office closures and the latest tax deadline ever. "The COVID-19 pandemic presented some of the greatest challenges to the IRS in ...01-07-2021, 03:17 PM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Releases Advisory Opinion Clarifying that 340B Discounts Apply to Contract Pharmacies | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release: December 30, 2020) On Wednesday, the HHS Office of the General Counsel released an advisory opinion concluding that drug manufacturers are required to deliver discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (340B Program) on covered outpatient drugs when contract pharmacies are acting as agents of 340B covered entities. The 340B Program requires drug manufacturers (in exchange for coverage of drugs under Medicaid) to offer substantial discounts to "covered entities," which include safety net hospitals, community health centers, and other institutions that serve vulnerable populations. Estimates suggest that discounts in the 340B Program can range between 25 and 50 percent and that approximately $30 billion of drugs are so...12-30-2020, 04:07 PM -
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Releases 2019 Crash Fatality Data | site |
2019 Showed Significant Improvements in Traffic Safety, Including the Lowest Percentage of Alcohol-Impaired Driving Fatalities on Record
(Information contained in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] press release dated: December 18, 2020)
December 18, 2020 | Washington, DC - - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its annual 2019 traffic fatality data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
Traffic deaths decreased nationwide during 2019 as compared to 2018, and alcohol-impaired driving fatalities decreased to the lowest percentage since 1982, when NHTSA started reporting alcohol data. There were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019. This represents a decrease of 739 (down 2%) from the reported 36,835 fatalities ...12-28-2020, 07:22 PM -
U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Releases Statement on Signing of COVID Relief Package | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release: December 28, 2020) U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the signing of the COVID relief package: "It was long past time for Congress to have reached a compromise that provides continued relief to students and keeps the government funded through the next fiscal year. While there are historic wins in this package, there are also some important issues left unresolved. "The emergency taxpayer funding set aside for the Education Stabilization Fund will continue to help keep learning going and will hopefully take excuses off the table for schools that remain closed. I am pleased to see that Congress has finally acknowledged what this Administration has said all along: All students and all educators at all schools — private, parochial, and public — are affec...12-28-2020, 06:49 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor releases the Office of Labor-Management Standards' Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report of Performance and Activities | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Labor press release: December 28, 2020)
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) has released its annual fiscal year summary of its performance and program activities in its 2020 Annual Report today. OLMS administers and enforces most provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA).
The 2020 report describes OLMS’ actions and accomplishments including the following:- A total of 61 criminal indictments and 69 convictions as well as $3,886,997 in restitution paid or ordered for payment to labor organizations and their members;
- How OLMS exceeded its financial integrity goal to increase the audit-to-criminal case fallout rate, a measurement of OLMS’ effectiveness
12-28-2020, 06:34 PM -
President’s Working Group on Financial Markets Releases Report on Money Market Funds | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release: December 22, 2020) Washington - - In March 2020, short-term funding markets came under sharp stress amid growing economic concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall flight to liquidity and quality among investors. Today the President's Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) released a report that examines these events and sets forth potential policy measures to improve the resilience of money market funds and broader short-term funding markets. “During March, money markets experienced significant outflows, forcing Treasury and the Federal Reserve to step in to prevent a destabilizing run. We must now consider reforms to ensure this vulnerability does not threaten financial stability in the future,” said Deputy Secretary Justin Muzinich. The PWG agrees that while many of t...12-22-2020, 10:17 PM -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Releases New Application Programming Interface and Modernized Version of BankFind | site |
(Information contained in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation press release: December 21, 2020)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the release of two bank data tools—the Application Programming Interface (API) for financial data and a modernized version of BankFind. These tools make it simpler for the public to connect with the FDIC by offering easy-to-use interfaces, interactive maps, a sleek mobile-ready experience and modern data delivery options.
The new API provides the public with over 1,100 Call Report data variables that financial institutions report quarterly. The API is available on FDIC.gov (banks.data.fdic.gov/bankfind-suite) and Data.gov, and complements other APIs on insured institutions including names, locations, events and changes, and historical and failure data....12-22-2020, 02:32 AM -
Federal Reserve Board releases Second Round of Bank Stress Test Results | site |
(Information contained in Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System press release dated: December 18, 2020) The Federal Reserve Board on Friday released a second round of bank stress test results this year, which showed that large banks had strong capital levels under two separate hypothetical recessions. "The banking system has been a source of strength during the past year and today's stress test results confirm that large banks could continue to lend to households and businesses even during a sharply adverse future turn in the economy," said Vice Chair for Supervision Randal K. Quarles. The Board's stress tests help ensure that large banks can support the economy during economic downturns. The tests evaluate the resilience of large banks by estimating their losses, revenue, and capital levels—which provide a cushion against losses—under hypothetical scenarios over nine fu...12-21-2020, 11:59 AM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, Vaccinations began this Week| site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs press release: December 15, 2020)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today publication of its dynamic VA COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, being executed at 37 sites across the country.
VA began vaccinating Veterans and frontline employees this week, following the Food and Drug Administration’s Dec. 11 decision to issue an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The distribution plan addresses vaccinations for Veterans, staff and other federal partners including a prioritization framework for identifying the population(s) at highest risk to receive the vaccine. The plan will be updated over the next two weeks to reflect final recommendations and specifications from FDA an...12-16-2020, 04:25 AM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury releases Treasury International Capital Data for October | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release: December 15, 2020) Washington – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for October 2020. The next release, which will report on data for November 2020, is scheduled for January 19, 2021. The sum total in October of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows was a net TIC outflow of $10.4 billion. Of this, net foreign private outflows were $28.9 billion, and net foreign official inflows were $18.6 billion. Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term U.S. securities in October; net purchases were $31.4 billion. Net sales by private foreign investors were $5.4 billion, while net purchases by foreign official institutions were $36.8 billion. U.S. residents decreased their holdin...12-16-2020, 02:15 AM -
Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Annual Report | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release: December 3, 2020) WASHINGTON – The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) today unanimously approved its 2020 annual report. This year’s report analyzes the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the policy responses to mitigate its impact on the economy and the financial system. Additionally, the Council’s annual report describes significant financial market and regulatory developments, potential emerging threats to U.S. financial stability, recommendations to promote U.S. financial stability, and the activities of the Council. The report was developed collaboratively by members of the Council and their agencies and staffs. “This year’s annual report reflects the Council’s engagement throughout the pandemic as a key forum for federal and state regulators to share information, analyze risks, and coor...12-04-2020, 05:24 AM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Releases New Outbreak Investigation Table | site |
(November 18, 2020) - - On November 18, 2020 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the following information:
FDA Releases New Outbreak Investigation Table
New tool will communicate outbreak investigations in early stages
November 18, 2020
Statement From:
Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response - Food and Drug Administration
Frank Yiannas
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is committed to transparency and keeping the public and stakeholders informed of our work upholding the safety of our food supply. As part of this continued commitment, today we are releasing a new tool to communicate foodborne illness outbreak information frequently and as soon as the FDA begins an outbreak investigation – prior to a public health advisory or recall of a certain...11-19-2020, 06:13 AM -
U.S. Surgeon General Releases Call to Action on Hypertension Control | site |
High Blood Pressure Control IS Possible
(October 7, 2020) - - On October 7, 2020 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
Today, Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., issued a Call to Action urging Americans to recognize and address hypertension control as a national, public health priority. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Control Hypertension provides strategies for those on the frontlines of health care and public health to address this costly, dangerous and far too common chronic health condition.
Hypertension,...11-10-2020, 10:24 PM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releases COVID-19 Response Report | site |
(November 9, 2020) - - On November 9, 2020 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the following information:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced publication of its Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response Report detailing its efforts to address the pandemic from early January through June 30. The report results are a continuation of VA’s pledge to share best practices and lessons learned with other government agencies and the private health care system while the country fights COVID-19. “As the nation’s largest integrated health care system, VA’s COVID-19 response has been robust and far-reaching. This includes 24 current and 75 completed Fourth Mission assignments involving more than 2,000 VA employees helping to support non-Veteran patients and non-VA health care systems,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This ...11-10-2020, 08:49 AM -
Federal Trade Commission Releases Agenda for Franchise Rule Virtual Workshop| site |
(November 3, 2020) - - Today, November 3, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published the following information:
The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for the Franchise Rule virtual workshop on November 10.
The event will explore a number of issues related to the Franchise Rule, and the comments received in response to the FTC’s request for comment about the Rule last year. The Rule is designed to ensure that consumers who are considering buying a franchise have key information they need to weigh the risks and benefits of that potential investment. Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will give introductory remarks to kick off the event and will be followed by Congressman Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, who will give an opening address. The three panel discussion will focus on representations that franch...11-05-2020, 03:14 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Releases Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide | site |
(October 23, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information:
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education today released a new Parent and Family Digital Learning Guide, a resource to help parents and guardians understand how digital tools can provide tailored learning opportunities, engage students with course materials, encourage creative expression, and enrich the educational experience. "As technology continues to iterate and benefit every part of our lives, all students need more opportunities to leverage the potential of technology in education," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "We hope families can use the information we release today as many of them are relying on technology more so than ever before and are navigating learning from home." Digital learning can help families and educators meet the ...10-23-2020, 07:36 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Releases 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection |site|
(October 15, 2020) - - Today, October 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today released the 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC). This data, which are self-reported by 17,604 public school districts and 97,632 public schools and educational programs, have been collected and published biennially by OCR since 1968. The CRDC is a universal collection of data related to OCR’s civil rights enforcement responsibilities at Pre-K through 12th grade levels, including charter schools, magnet schools or programs, alternative schools, schools serving students with disabilities, and long-term secure juvenile justice facilities. The 2017-18 CRDC covers a broad array of topics and requires school districts and their schools to collect and input as ma...10-17-2020, 01:36 AM -
Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, the AFL-CIO Releases Its Annual Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect Report| site |
(October 6, 2020) - - Today the AFL-CIO published the following information:
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka highlights how the current health crisis is a product of the Trump administration’s regulatory rollbacks, weakened regulations and OSHA neglect. Expresses urgency in passing the HEROES Act.
View Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report here: aflcio.org/dotj-2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, affecting more than 7.4. million Americans, with more than 210,000 deaths in the United States, the AFL-CIO today released its annual Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report, which contains data showing how the current administration’s failure to act in the past has been a main contributor to the gravity of the current public health crisis. During a video press conference to release ...10-06-2020, 01:04 PM -
Salvation Army General releases a Video Message in Response to Covid-19 | site |
(March 14, 2020) - - On March 12, 2020 the Salvation Army published the following information:
IN a video message, The Salvation Army's international leader General Brian Peddle has urged Salvationists and friends to ‘find ways to demonstrably care and still be the Army who serves.’ He underlined the importance of prayer at this time.
The General has also encouraged the sharing of this video message, online and in corps (churches) and other Salvation Army centres.
Covid-19: A video message from General Brian Peddle from Salvation Army IHQ on Vimeo....03-14-2020, 01:01 AM -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19| site |
(March 5, 2020) - - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published (today) the following information: WASHINGTON (March 5, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “There is no higher priority for the Trump Administration than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information in a public and transparent manner on disinfectant products to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Products appearing on EPA’s list registered disinfectant produc...03-05-2020, 07:41 PM -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19| site |
(March 5, 2020) - - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published (today) the following information: WASHINGTON (March 5, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “There is no higher priority for the Trump Administration than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information in a public and transparent manner on disinfectant products to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.” Products appearing on EPA’s list registered disinfectant produc...03-05-2020, 07:40 PM -
UN Releases US$15 Million to Help Vulnerable Countries Battle the Spread of the Coronavirus| site |
(March 2, 2020) - - On March 1, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information: UN Humanitarian Chief Mark Lowcock today released US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help fund global efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus. The announcement came as the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to "very high" – its top level of risk assessment. The WHO has said there is still a chance of containing the virus if its chain of transmission is broken. The sudden increases of cases in Italy, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Korea are deeply concerning. There are now cases linked to Iran in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman, along with cases linked to Italy in Algeria, Austria, Croatia, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. The UN funding has been released to t...03-02-2020, 10:23 PM -
Federal Reserve Board releases Hypothetical Scenarios for its 2020 Stress Test Exercises| site |
(February 6, 2020) - - Today (February 6, 2020), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released the hypothetical scenarios for the 2020 stress test exercises, which ensure that large banks have adequate capital and processes so that they can continue lending to households and businesses, even during a severe recession. The harshest scenario includes a severe global recession with heightened stresses in corporate debt markets and commercial real estate, and for banks with large trading operations, additional pressure on leveraged loans. The Board's stress test framework consists of the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, also known as CCAR, and the Dodd-Frank Act stress tests. Both exercises have been a cornerstone of the Board's post-crisis framework for large banks, and th...02-19-2020, 12:54 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments under Secretary Carson| site |
(January 2, 2020) - - Today (January 2, 2020), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2019 Year in Review outlining the major accomplishments of the agency under Secretary Ben Carson.
"The Trump Administration continues to deliver on its promise to create greater economic opportunity for low-income families and revitalize underserved communities," said, Secretary Carson. "HUD is committed to doing its part to help families get on the path to self-sufficiency and I look forward to working with President Trump to continue building on these successes in the new year."
HUD's achievements in 2019 include:
Advancing Economic Opportunity- [
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U.S. Department of Transportation Releases “Inclusive Design Challenge” Request for Information (RFI) | site |
(January 2, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation published the following information: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for the Inclusive Design Challenge, announced by Secretary Elaine L. Chao at the Access and Mobility for All Summit on October 29, 2019. “The Department will award $5 million to aid the development of innovative new solutions that increase the availability and accessibility and reduce the cost of technologies of light-duty passenger vehicles,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The Inclusive Design Challenge will solicit solutions addressing obstacles faced by persons with physical, sensory, and/or cognitive disabilities. The goal of the Inclusive Design Challenge is to inspire inclusive designs for automated veh...01-09-2020, 01:14 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Releases Video Featuring Formerly Homeless Veteran | site |
(November 15, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published the following information:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today launched the latest story in the “Humans of HUD” campaign, which features photos and videos of individuals who have overcome hardships with assistance from HUD. Porsche Williams, a U.S. Navy veteran talks about experiencing homelessness and how the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program helped her find a place to call home. This week, HUD announced veteran homelessness in the U.S. continues to decline according to a new national estimate which indicates the total number of reported veterans experiencing homelessness in 2019 decreased 2.1 percent.
...11-20-2019, 10:36 PM -
Federal Trade Commission Releases Advertising Disclosures Guidance for Online Influencers | site |
New document, videos summarize how to ensure consumers are aware of advertising relationships
(November 5, 2019) - - Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published the following information:
The Federal Trade Commission has released a new publication for online influencers that lays out the agency’s rules of the road for when and how influencers must disclose sponsorships to their followers.
The new guide, “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers,” provides influencers with tips from FTC staff about what triggers the need for a disclosure and offers examples of both effective and ineffective disclosures. The guide and accompanying videos underscore that the responsibility to make disclosures about endorsements lies with the influencer. The guide outlines the various ways that an influencer’s relationshi...11-18-2019, 05:53 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Updated Technical Assistance Guide For Construction Industry Contractors| site |
(November 13, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released a comprehensive Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) for the construction industry. The guide will assist contractors meet their legal requirements and responsibilities for equal employment opportunity by preventing violations before they occur.
OFCCP published the TAG for the construction industry to reflect current regulations and provide practical, useful compliance assistance resources for contractors in the construction industry. This guide provides a valuable self-assessment tool for contractors to review the practices they have in place to eliminate discrimination and achieve their equal employment opportunity...11-18-2019, 06:47 AM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Releases Launchpad App to Streamline Health Care Access for Veterans and Caregivers| site |
App combines telehealth tools for faster service
(August 13, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs published the following information:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched a new mobile application designed to save Veterans and their caregivers time online.
VA Launchpad for Veterans simplifies and organizes several existing tools and resources into one convenient location to help manage health care needs. “VA has developed dozens of apps for Veterans to take charge of their health care,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “VA Launchpad makes it easier to have these important tools available at your fingertips.” VA Launchpad arranges all of VA’s apps into five categories for Veterans: health management, health care team communication, vital he...08-19-2019, 04:59 AM -
Federal Housing Administration Releases 2018 Annual Report to Congress
Capital Reserves remain above statutory minimum for fourth straight year
Washington, DC - - (November 15, 2018) - - The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today released its 2018 Annual Report to Congress on the economic condition of the agency's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI Fund). FHA reports that at the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, the MMI Fund had a total Economic Net Worth of $34.8 billion and a Capital Reserve Ratio that remains above the statutory minimum for a fourth consecutive year. The MMI Fund supports FHA’s single-family mortgage insurance programs, including all forward mortgage purchase and refinance transactions, as well as mortgages insured under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), or reverse mortgage program. While the value of FHA’s forward mortgage portfolio is growing,...11-15-2018, 10:58 PM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Releases “Here to Serve You” Educational Video in Spanish
(November 1, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released an educational video in Spanish to raise awareness within the Hispanic community about the work of OCR and to highlight important conscience and religious freedom rights protected by our federal laws. “Because respect for the conscience and religious freedom rights of patients and providers ensures diversity in healthcare, we are reaching out to the Spanish speaking community to foster greater understanding of the laws protecting our first freedoms,” said Roger Severino, OCR Director. In this video, Director Severino highlights the new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division and describes the work of all of OCR’s divisions in order to help patien...11-03-2018, 12:59 AM -
U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Third Quarter Gross Domestic Product
(October 26, 2018) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimate for the third quarter of 2018, finding that growth was 3.5 percent. During the past four quarters, GDP has risen 3.0%, well above the 2.3% growth during the year-earlier period. “Defying ‘conventional wisdom’ once again, 3.5 percent growth is the latest sign that the Trump economy continues to surge,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The President’s actions from deregulation to tax reform have supercharged the American economy, driving it to new heights.” The increase in real GDP in the third quarter reflected positive contributions from personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment, state and local government spending, Federal gover...10-27-2018, 08:21 AM -
Location of Federal Communications Commission Releases in Connection with Hurricane Michael
(October 18, 2018) - - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that all FCC releases in connection with Hurricane Michael may be found at https://www.fcc.gov/Michael .
Credit: Federal Communications Commission...10-18-2018, 09:46 PM -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Releases Report on Small Business Lending Survey
(October 1, 2018) - - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today published a report on the findings of its Small Business Lending Survey, which collected data on how banks conduct their lending to small businesses. The report found that banks of different sizes approach small business lending differently, but that, overall, relationships are important for both small and large banks. Small banks, defined in the report as those with assets of less than $10 billion, are more likely to focus on relationship-based practices to conduct small business lending. Large banks, those with assets of $10 billion or more, are more likely to rely on transaction-based methods. However, both small and large banks place importance on relationships with their small business borrowers, and small business le...10-06-2018, 06:53 PM -
U.S. General Services Administration Releases FY2019 Per Diem Rates for Federal Travelers
Washington, DC - - (August 14, 2018) - - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today released the fiscal year (FY) 2019 travel per diem rates, which will take effect on October 1, 2018. By law, GSA sets these rates for the Continental United States annually. Based on local market costs of mid-priced hotels, lodging per diem rates provide caps, or maximum amounts, that can be reimbursed to federal employees for lodging and meals while on official travel. As an additional savings measure, GSA’s lodging per diem rate methodology includes taking five percent off of the final average daily rate in each location.
For more information on FY 2019 travel per diem rates, please visit www.gsa.gov/perdiem .
Courtesy: U.S. General Services Administration...08-15-2018, 10:58 PM -
U.S. Secret Service Releases Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence
July 23, 2018
(July 13, 2018) - - On July 13, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published the following information:
On July 12, 2018, the United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center released another tool in support of the effort to end the prevalence of targeted violence effecting the Nation, the world, and most importantly – our schools. ENHANCING SCHOOL SAFETY USING A THREAT ASSESSMENT MODEL – An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence, was developed to provide fundamental direction on how to prevent incidents of targeted school violence. The guide provides schools and communities with a framework to identify students of concern, assess their risk for engaging in violence, and identify intervention strategies to mitigate...07-23-2018, 09:50 AM -
Surgeon General Releases Advisory on Naloxone, an Opioid Overdose-Reversing Drug
Urges more individuals to carry life-saving medication
Surgeon General Adams
(April 5, 2018) - - Today, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., urged more Americans to carry a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
The medication, naloxone, is already carried by many first responders, such as EMTs and police officers. The Surgeon General is now recommending that more individuals, including family, friends and those who are personally at risk for an opioid overdose, also keep the drug on hand.
An estimated 2.1 million people in the U.S. struggle with an opioid use disorder. Rates of opioid overdose deaths are rapidly increasing. Since 2010, the number of opioid overdose deaths has doubled from...04-05-2018, 09:52 AM -
Treasury Releases Community Reinvestment Act Modernization Recommendations
April 4, 2018
Washington, DC - - (April 3, 2018) - - Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury released recommendations to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The recommendations were issued to the primary CRA regulators, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Treasury’s objective in developing these recommendations is to better align CRA activity with the needs of the communities that banks serve, while being conducted in a manner consistent with a bank’s safety and soundness. “Forty years since the passage of CRA, it is time for modernization to fit today’s banking landscape and community needs,” said Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. “Our recommendations will improve the effectiveness of CRA by e...04-04-2018, 09:58 AM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Declined Detainer Outcome Report
Washington, DC - - (March 20, 2017) - - The Department of Homeland Security today issued the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Declined Detainer Outcome Report required by President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order, Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States, signed on January 25. This report will be issued weekly to highlight jurisdictions that choose not to cooperate with ICE detainers or requests for notification, therefore potentially endangering Americans. ICE places detainers on aliens who have been arrested on local criminal charges or who are in local custody and for whom ICE possesses probable cause to believe that they are removable from the United States, so that ICE can take custody of the alien when he or she is released from local custody. “When law enforcement agencies fail to hon...03-30-2017, 06:38 PM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Joint Statement by Canadian Public Safety Minister Goodale and U.S. Secretary Of Homeland Security John Kelly
Ottawa, Canada - - (March 10, 2017) - - Today, the Honorable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, met with the Honorable John Kelly, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, during his first trip to Canada as Secretary and they made the following statement. “Some 400,000 people and $2.4 billion in trade cross our shared border every day. There’s no question that a strong relationship is essential to ensuring the facilitation of legitimate trade and travel, while securing our countries from shared threats. Today we continued conversations on our shared interests, common challenges and next steps for joint initiatives. This work starts with building on our long history of successful passenger preclearance operations, which currently serve nearly 12 million passe...03-16-2017, 12:57 AM -
Federal Trade Commission Releases Annual Summary of Consumer Complaints
Imposter scams are now the second most common source of consumer complaints
(March 3, 2017)
Imposter scam complaints surpassed identity theft for the first time as the second most common category of consumer complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network in 2016, according to the agency’s new Data Book. Although debt collection complaints declined slightly between 2015 and 2016, they remained the top consumer complaint category, comprising 28 percent of all complaints. The high number of reported debt collection complaints was due in part to complaints submitted by a data contributor who collects complaints via a mobile app. The rise in impostor scam reports is due to an increase in complaints about government imposters. Imposter scams come in many varieties, but work the same way: a scammer pretends to b...03-07-2017, 12:35 AM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report
March 3, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 27, 2017) - - The Internal Revenue Service today announced the release of its IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) annual report, reflecting the significant accomplishments and criminal enforcement actions taken in fiscal year 2016.
IRS CI initiated 3,395 cases in FY 2016 that focused on tax-related identity theft, money laundering, public corruption, cybercrime and terrorist financing.
“The IRS continues to work to ensure that everyone is playing by the same rules and paying their fair share,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “The IRS is committed to fairly administering and enforcing the tax code, and our criminal investigators play a critical role in that effort.”
The CI report is released each year for the purpose of highlighting the agency’s successes while...03-03-2017, 07:19 PM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service Releases 100th eBook
Another Way for Taxpayers to Get Helpful Information Throughout the Year
March 1, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 27, 2017) - - The Internal Revenue Service today unveiled its 100th eBook — a milestone in IRS efforts to share information to meet the changing needs of taxpayers. The IRS eBooks effort, which began two years ago, offers an easy way to read and review some of the most commonly used IRS tax products. Through eBooks, taxpayers can view Form 1040 instructions, Publication 17 and other frequently used tax publications by using mobile devices such as smart phones, tablets and eReaders. "This milestone reflects our continuing commitment to share information with taxpayers so they have the information they need in the way they prefer," said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. "Our eBook initiative makes it easier for taxpayers to access common publications, even if they’re using...03-01-2017, 08:04 PM -
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Authors and Releases 2016-2025 Projections of National Health Expenditures Data
February 21, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 15, 2017) - - National health expenditure growth is expected to average 5.6 percent annually over 2016-2025, according to a report published today as a ‘Web First’ by Health Affairs and authored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Office of the Actuary (OACT). These projections are constructed using a current-law framework and do not assume potential legislative changes over the projection period. National health spending growth is projected to outpace projected growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 1.2 percentage points. As a result, the report also projects the health share of GDP to rise from 17.8 percent in 2015 to 19.9 percent by 2025. Growth in national health expenditures over this period is largely influenced by projected faster growth in m...02-21-2017, 09:02 PM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases the International Capital Data For December 2016
February 21, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 15, 2017) - - The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2016. The next release, which will report on data for January 2017, is scheduled for March 15, 2017. The sum total in December of all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows was a monthly net TIC outflow of $42.8 billion. Of this, net foreign private outflows were $57.1 billion, and net foreign official inflows were $14.3 billion. Foreign residents decreased their holdings of long-term U.S. securities in December; net sales were $13.9 billion. Net sales by private foreign investors were $32.0 billion, while net purchases by foreign official institutions were $18.1 billion. U.S. residents decreased their holdings of long-te...02-21-2017, 01:28 PM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service Releases Updated Form 990-EZ
New Options to Help Exempt Organizations Avoid Errors, File a More Accurate Return
February 1, 2017
Washington, DC - - (January 31, 2017) - - The IRS announced today the release of an updated Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, that will help tax-exempt organizations avoid common mistakes when filing their annual return.
The updated Form 990-EZ includes 29 “help” icons describing key information needed to complete many of the fields within the form. The icons also provide links to additional helpful information available on IRS.gov. These “pop-up” boxes share information to help small and mid-size exempt organizations avoid common mistakes when filling out the form and filing their return.
“We’ve been reviewing the areas of the form where exempt...02-01-2017, 08:51 PM