24 Members Appointed to Transportation Equity Committee

New officials are acquainted with accessibility strategy and policy The Department of Transportation appointed 24 new members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE). The committee is…

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DOE Invests in Underserved Research Facilities

Energy Department partners with 44 institutions to expand research capacity. The Department of Energy announced that they are investing $37 million into underrepresented research facilities across the country.…

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All 50 States Commit to Participate in Internet for All 

Five territories and the District of Columbia also sign on for the program. The Department of Commerce announced that all 50 states as well as five U.S. Territories…

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Treasury Department Releases Data on Pandemic Recovery Fund

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds supported local government projects and services. The Department of the Treasury released its data recording the use of the American Rescue Plan…

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Second Gentleman Visits American Samoa

He is highlighting efforts to increase disaster preparedness and economic development as well as equity and climate. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is visiting Apia, Samoa, today. White House…

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Grants Offered to Prevent Unemployment Insurance Fraud

The Labor Department funding is intended to strengthen unemployment insurance programs. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced three funding options, that come to a total of $327…

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House Passes Defense Spending Bill

A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…

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HUD Makes $75 Million Available for Tribal Development

Grants awarded for improvements to infrastructure and housing. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge announced that $75 million is now available through the Indian Community…

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USDA Invests in Equity for Farmers and Ranchers

Secretary Vilsack says the Increasing Land Access Program will ”keep agriculture thriving.“ The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of 50 potential award projects to receive…

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USDA Commits Funding to Underserved Farmers and Ranchers

The program assists rural business owners affected by racial and circumstantial prejudices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has committed $45 million in grant funding for disadvantaged farmers,…

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