White House Announces Small Business Fund for EV Supply Aid

A fund will support small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers with access to capital to refinance, grow, or diversify their businesses. The White House announced that a $1 billion…

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USDA Invests $121 Million into Specialty Crop Research

17 projects address unique challenges facing U.S. produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the distribution of $121 million to support research for specialty crops and agriculture…

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Commerce Department Identifies Critical Sectors for Supply Chain Development

The department will develop action plans to maximize potential and mitigate disruptions The Department of Commerce announced that it has identified critical production sectors that can further develop…

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18 House Members Advocate to Maintain Energy Tax Credits in 2025

They wrote a letter to Speaker Johnson outlining their views of the Inflation Reduction Act. Representative Andrew Garbarino of New York wrote a letter signed by 17 other…

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DOE Invests in Auto Manufacturing Facility Rehabilitation

Will convert 11 facilities into electric vehicle manufacturing plants The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $1.7 billion to rehabilitate 11 shuttered auto manufacturing facilities into fully functioning…

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Defense Department Publishes Report on National Defense Industrial Strategy Progress

The initiatives are administered under the Defense Production Act and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment programs. The Pentagon announced an Interim Implementation Report detailing the progress of the…

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FTC Seeks to Block Merger of Largest Mattress Manufacturer with Retailer

Tempur Sealy International proposed the acquisition of Mattress Firm. The Federal Trade Commission authorized a lawsuit to halt the acquisition of Mattress Firm by Tempur Sealy International. The…

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Energy Department Requests Proposals for Domestic Uranium Sourcing

Energy secretary seeks alternatives after administration bans Russian uranium. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for proposals, asking for input from members of the nuclear energy…

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Commerce Department Announces Agreement with SolAero

A $23 Million preliminary agreement would expand radiation-resistant semiconductors for solar panels. The Commerce Department recently signed a non-binding preliminary agreement with SolAero Technologies under the CHIPS and…

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FTC Issues Refunds for False “Made in USA” Claims

A motocross and ATV parts manufacturer deceptively advertised imported products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $180,000 in refunds to consumers affected by misleading claims by…

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