WASHINGTON, July 22 -- A coalition of 15 state attorneys general has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rescission of energy conservation standards for conventional ovens issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). In a public comment letter submitted on July 15, 2025, the attorneys general criticized the agency for what they termed an unlawful and potentially damaging proposal that threatens to roll back existing energy efficiency regulations established under the Energy Policy and Co more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- A coalition of 15 state attorneys general has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing their strong opposition to the agency's proposal to rescind current energy conservation standards for dehumidifiers. The proposed rescission would revert to earlier, less efficient standards, contradicting established energy efficiency goals outlined in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The offices of state attorneys general and local more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES-25-45) entitled "Credit Access in the U.S." The paper was written by Trevor J. Bakker, Stefanie DeLuca, Eric A. English, Jamie Fogel, Nathaniel Hendren and Daniel Herbst. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Many aspects of our background, such as parental income, race, and our hometown, influence our outcomes in adulthood. Theoretically, access to affordable credit provides a pathway to ove more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Canadian Chestnut Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service opposing the proposed deregulation of the genetically engineered American chestnut tree known as "Darling 54." The organization argues that releasing this GE tree will jeopardize ongoing restoration efforts for the American chestnut in Canada and pose risks to its remaining populations. The CCC highlights concerns regarding more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Announces $800,085 Grant for Fitzpatrick and Weller, Inc. to Support Forest Management and Rural Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced Fitzpatrick and Weller, Inc. was awarded $800,085 by the United States Forest Service. Specifically, the funding will be used to install advanced wood energy emissions control systems at two of the c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Leads ZIP Code Fix for Pendleton and Wheatfield * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan ZIP Code Act, H.R. 3095 (link is external), legislation he proudly cosponsored and helped advance through the House Oversight Committee in partnership with Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. The bill now move more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 836 * July 22, 2025 Download WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which "represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to address more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 837 * July 22, 2025 Download WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers while more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- GE Appliances, Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy cautioning against the potential revocation of regulatory coverage for microwave ovens. The company argues that this action could contradict the administration's policy objectives and detrimentally affect consumers across the nation. The letter emphasizes that eliminating federal coverage would likely result in increased costs for consumers, reduced product choices,  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Announces Committee Passage of Over $205 Million for New Mexico's Military Installations and Significant Wins for Veterans * Investments Heinrich championed include childcare assistance, improved telehealth & rural health services, & expanded homelessness prevention programs WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Statement on the Trump Administration Withdrawing the U.S. from UNESCO * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the Trump administration withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiz more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- IBM, Armonk, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the health technology ecosystem. IBM's recommendations focus on improving interoperability, strengthening infrastructure, and promoting secure, patient-centered innovation within healthcare. IBM suggested that to unlock the full potential of health data, the agency should continue expanding access to electronic health information through standardized, open AP more ST

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Meeks Defends Hardworking Americans Against Republicans' Deceptive Financial Schemes * The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Protects Everyday AmericansThe Dodd-Frank Act created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect hardworking Americans from predatory financial practices. Now, Trump and his billionaire friends are dismantling it, disguising their attacks as "regul more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Highlight President Trump's Wins in First Six Months in Office * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business Network to highlight some of President Trump's many wins since taking office six months ago, including historic tax cuts, increased military recruitment, protecting female athletes, securing the southern border, a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE MARCHING US TOWARD A POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THAT WILL HURT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they highlighted the need for the appropriations process to remain bipartisan and bicameral. LEADER JEFFR more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore and Modernize National Labs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Restore and Modernize Our National Labs Act of 2025, legislation that would invest in maintenance projects and infrastructure improvements at America's National Labs. Specifically, the legislation would authorize funding for deferred mainte more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces 40 New After-School Sites to Serve Families This Fall, First Step in Achieving Ambitious Universal After-School Programming for Students and Families * July 22, 2025 Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ43YW1mjDk&t=316s $21 Million Immediate Investment Will Bring 5,000 New Seats Across 40 Schools This Fall Unprecedented $331 Million Additional Investment Will  more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces New Drone Operations Committee * July 22, 2025 Committee Comprised of Leaders from Across City Agencies, Will Strengthen Governance, Oversight, and Innovation in New York City NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the new Drone Operations Committee and appointed Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry as chair. The committee will cement New York City's pos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Judges Facing Threats of Harm * Washington, DC-- Today, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. The bill would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and monitoring of threats for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The New York Association for Pupil Transportation has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, expressing strong opposition to proposed changes to railroad crossing stopping requirements (Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0050). This proposal would allow certain commercial motor vehicles to proceed through railroad crossings without stopping, which the organization asserts poses significant safety risks to students and the wider community. NYAPT, re more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Plainfield Mayor, State Senator, Office of Rep. Watson Coleman Join Advocates to Call for Climate Superfund Act Following Deadly Floods * July 22, 2025 In the wake of deadly back-to-back storms in Plainfield, staff of Rep, Watson Coleman, local officials, and climate advocates gathered Tuesday afternoon outside City Hall to demand the funding of NOAA, FEMA and the National Weather Serv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Legislation to Level the Playing Field for the Cider Industry * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act, which would lower the tax rate for lower-alcohol wine, cider, and mead made with fruit. Despite the popularity of bubbly beverages, the carbonation tax-colloquially called the 'bubble tax'  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Takes to House Floor to Challenge WNBA Leadership and Call for Pay Raises for Female Athletes * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, following the WNBA All-Stars game this past weekend and ahead of the Minnesota Lynx-New York Liberty game, U.S. Representative Angie Craig took to the House floor to condemn the circumstances around the Lynx-Liberty series that cost the Lynx the 2024 WNBA championship t more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Retiring commanding general of Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division culminates military career where it began * JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - "I want you all to know how much of an honor and privilege it has been to serve you and this great nation, and to end my career in the same place it began 39 years ago," said Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger, outgoing commanding general for the U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Counters Democrat Lies * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) to discuss Republicans delivering for hardworking families, as the House, Senate, and White House work to reverse the damage left by B more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR BUILDING NEW CAPITAL DISTRICT ARMORY FOR NY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD'S 42ND INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS * Current 42 nd Infantry Division HQ Armory Built in 1971 Has Long-Been Running Out Of Space, Technology, And Infrastructure Needed To Maintain US Army Division HQ And Support Training, Readiness, And Mission Requirements Aft more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER SECURES PROVISION IN SENATE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL TO ADDRESS FORT DRUM'S LONG-NEEDED EXPANSION FOR MATERNAL HEALTH CARE TO SUPPORT MILITARY MOMS & FAMILIES ON BASE - AND AT RURAL... * Fort Drum Has History Of OB/GYN Staffing Shortage & Relying on Local Hospitals & Providers For Maternal Care; Amid Nationwide OB/GYN Shortage, Senator Says Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Linda McGuigan, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, plant tissue culture laboratory manager, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) expressing strong support for the petition to grant non-regulated status to the Darling 54 American chestnut, a blight-tolerant tree developed through genetic engineering. McGuigan has been involved with the Ameri more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Rep. Dan Goldman on DOJ's Announcement That It Would Meet With Ghislaine Maxwell * "In a further effort to conceal the Epstein Files to protect President Trump, the Department of Justice is yet again using the criminal justice system for political purposes by belatedly and improperly seeking cooperation from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence on convictions for cons more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Co-Leads Military Learning for Credit Act to Ensure All Veterans Benefit from Assistance Funds * WASHINGTON, D.C., -- Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) in introducing the Military Learning for Credit Act. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced a companion bill in the Senate. The Military Lear more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued the following news release: * * * Testimony of Commissioner Dye Before Congress: Future of United States Maritime Part 1: Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Maritime Commission Budget Request * Statement of Rebecca F. Dye Commissioner Federal Maritime Commission On "Future of United States Maritime Part 1: Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Maritime Commission Budget Request" Before the Subcommittee on Coast Gu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Huizenga Introduce Legislation to Expand Mental Health Care for Seniors * WASHINGTON, DC--Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) today reintroduced the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for millions of America's seniors by permanently repealing the Medicare 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48478) on July 2, 2025, entitled "U.S. Global Change Research Program: Overview and Considerations for Congress" by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is an interagency program established by Congress through the Global Change Research Act of 1990 (GCRA; P.L. 101-606) to coordinate and integrate fe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Rep. Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill * Over 65 communities helped by legislation to provide unique zip codes WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening. The final recorded vote total was 278-121, a significant bipartisan victory for th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards more than $2M in grants to memorialize Veterans * WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced seven grants to educational and research institutions totaling $2,195,992 to memorialize Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy Program initiative. The grants announced today will support the cr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- WW International Inc., New York, and its affiliated medical group, WW Clinic, together known as WeightWatchers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter responded to a Request for Information (RFI) on the Health Technology Ecosystem, advocating for expanded Medicare coverage of digital and telehealth-based services for weight management and obesity treatment. WeightWatchers stated that it deploys digital delivery  more ST