In first-of-its-kind research to examine racial and ethnic disparities in the medical costs of smoking in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that adults from some racial and ethnic populations benefit substantially more than others from tobacco control policies.

To beat the overdose epidemic, federal agencies are working with housing and support services providers to improve access to life-saving measures

The IHS-VA signed a Reimbursement Agreement on December 6, 2023, that establishes the terms for VA to reimburse IHS for health care services provided to eligible AI/AN veterans.

Program Continues to Improve HIV Health Outcomes and Make Progress to End the Epidemic in the U.S. Overall and for High Need Populations

President Biden signs an Executive Order to reauthorize the Commission through September 2025 and hosts commissioners at the White House.

Today we mourn the passing of Dr. Carissa F. Etienne

HHS Announcements at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

Launch of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Connection Challenge

Loss of Andrés Gallegos, Chairman of the National Council on Disability

Enrollment increases continue as the deadline for January coverage fast approaches

Concept paper highlights ongoing and planned steps to improve cyber resiliency and protect patient safety.

Louisiana Medical Group settles after investigation reveals large cybersecurity breach affecting nearly 35,000 patients

The Department of Energy announced a range of initiatives – on issues from clean hydrogen and nuclear energy to zero-emissions transportation and building decarbonization – to spur the transition to clean energy systems and help keep the 1.5-degree goal within reach.

Proposed Guidance Interprets Statutory Terms That Limit the Participation of FEOCs in the Domestic Battery Supply Chain and Support Growth of Domestic Battery Materials Processing and Manufacturing

Declaration Recognizes the Key Role of Nuclear Energy in Keeping Within Reach the Goal of Limiting Temperature Rise to 1.5 Degrees Celsius

Since January 2023, DOE Has Secured 12 Million Barrels for Purchase or Return by February 2024, at Far Lower Cost Than Recent Sales, Releases an Additional Solicitation for Crude Oil Barrels in 2024

MOU to Facilitate the Technical and Economic Potential for Deploying Clean Energy Technologies in Mauritania

Deputy Secretary of Energy Turk Announces Report’s Findings at COP28

Declaration of Intent facilitates work toward mutual recognition of clean hydrogen certification schemes

Announces new partnerships on energy decarbonization modeling, investment mobilization, and battery energy storage systems and launches next cohort of Climate Smart Women Energy Leaders

Joint Statement by the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation and Transport Canada on Taking Action to Reduce Rail Sector Emissions

Agreement Advances the Biden-Harris Administration’s Federal Sustainability Plan Goal of Powering All Federal Facilities with Clean Electricity by 2030

Investments Will Enhance Uranium Enrichment and Conversion Capacity Over the Next Three Years and Establish a Resilient Global Uranium Supply Market Free From Russian Influence

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jointly published for public comment the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced ways the Biden-Harris Administration is fulfilling long-standing Tribal requests for USDA to support and better partner with Tribal Nations in empowering Tribal food sovereignty and co-stewardship of federal lands and waters.

American Forests announced a first-of-its-kind $20 million keystone agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to help the agency organize and rapidly scale climate-adapted reforestation across millions of burned and degraded acres over the next five years.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2024 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. The fellowships take place during the summer of 2024, and applications are due by March 4, 2024.

$5.65 million for the Gila River Indian Community to construct and install solar panels over the Casa Blanca Canal.

The Biden-Harris administration announced an agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) that will conserve approximately 100,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead in 2023.

The Department of the Interior today announced the conclusion of the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations, a decade-long effort to consolidate and return land to Tribal ownership.

Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz kicked off a week-long series of events, meetings and activities at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai today.

Ahead of the 2023 White House Tribal Nation Summit, the Department of the Interior hosted Native Americans in Philanthropy and other funding partners, philanthropic leaders, Indigenous-focused organizations, and nonprofit organizations invested in the success of Native communities today.

In opening remarks at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is taking critical steps to improve access to capital across Indian Country, including through the launch of an online clearinghouse that will serve as a searchable repository for an up-to-date

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the National Park Service will collaborate with Tribes across the nation on a new theme study that will focus on the Indian Reorganization Period to help broaden the understanding of an important chapter in American history.

Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland delivered virtual remarks during the Biden-Harris administration’s third White House Tribal Nations Summit at the Department of the Interior.

The Department of the Interior today announced new steps to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship with Tribal Nations, including new efforts to increase Tribal co-stewardship of lands and waters, incorporate Indigenous Knowledge into the Department’s work, and preserve and protect sacred sites around the country.

The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule to revise regulations that implement the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).

Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 13 individuals and entities responsible for providing tens of millions of dollars’ worth of foreign currency generated from the sale and shipment of Iranian commodities, backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF), to the Houthis in Yemen.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen addressed the Climate Investment Funds Panel, “Scaling Up Just Energy Transitions to Enable Industry Decarbonization.”

Communities across the U.S. experiencing the most significant effects of poverty represent a quarter of applications received.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet L. Yellen released the following statement U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet L. Yellen released the following statement on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) proposed guidance on voluntary carbon markets[…]

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the United States’ multi-year pledge of $3 billion for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its Second Replenishment (GCF-2), 2024-2027. 

Announcement includes 10 projects in 9 states ready for construction and 69 corridors across 44 states identified for future development through two grant programs funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Investments will help reduce wildlife vehicle collisions that result in thousands of serious human injuries, hundreds of fatalities and more than $10 billion in medical costs, property damage, and more

A federal grand jury in San Francisco returned an indictment on Tuesday charging two individuals with a campaign to hack into computer networks in the United States, the United Kingdom, other North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries, and Ukraine, all on behalf of the Russian government. 

The United States is today designating 13 individuals and entities responsible for providing funds generated from the sale and shipment of Iranian commodities to the Houthis in Yemen through a complex network of exchange houses and companies in multiple jurisdictions. The Iranian regime’s support to the Houthis has enabled unprovoked attacks on civilian infrastructure in […]

This week, the Department of Commerce hosted a series of speakers and meetings as part of the first day of the Defense Industrial Base Conference to convene more than 300 U.S. and Ukrainian industry and government representatives to explore opportunities for co-production and other industrial cooperation with Ukraine.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of three People’s Republic of China (PRC)-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.

DHS facilitated removal flights, including single adults and family units to Central America and Venezuela. During each of the past two weeks, we have conducted over thirty repatriation flights transporting thousands of individuals back to their country of origin and have repatriated over five thousand individuals directly to Mexico.

Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, DHS, through Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their security.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today makes its Energy and Water Benchmarking Service available for properties participating in its Multifamily project-based rental assistance programs.

HUD also becomes the 15th member of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) to advance climate research for communities facing greatest climate risks.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces that it will extend the public comment date for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would remove criminal conviction restrictions for fair housing testers by 9 days, to January 11, 2024.