This Week's Federal Press Releases

Editor’s Notes:

HHS releases National Sexually Transmitted Disease Plan amid dramatic increases nationwide.

$2.6 billion plan announced to boost coastal climate resilience

Initial Unemployment Insurance claims are the highest since 10/30/2021

Homeland Security bans two Chinese companies using Uyghur forced labor

$570 million in Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program funding for projects in 32 states

Pediatric surgical specialty or child and adolescent behavioral health providers are eligible for up to $100,000 loan repayment in exchange for three years of service in underserved areas.

Department of Energy unveils a National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap

$63.8 million for plugging orphaned oil and gas wells on federal lands.

Interior adds 340 miles to the National Trails System

$368 million is available through new grant opportunities for Educators

$45 million to address homelessness through 3,379 new Stability Vouchers

Homeland Security claims a 70% decrease in unlawful entries between ports of entry along the Southwest Border due to the combination of stiffer penalties for unlawful entry and the expansion of lawful pathways and processes.

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