WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Welch, Gooden, Ross Introduce Bill to Speed Up Patent Process for Critical and Emerging Technologies NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Peter Welch ( D-Vt.) and U.S. Representatives Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Leadership in Critical and Emergency Technology (CET) Act, which would encourage innovatio  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: * * * Environmental Intelligence: Sensing Danger from Orbit. Part Two: Front Lines & High Seas Protecting Boots On The Ground NOAA contributes 90% of the weather information used by the defense and intelligence communities. Satellites offer a view unrivaled by terrestrial technology. NOAA works closely with the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed extending compliance deadlines for laboratories using methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The proposal addresses challenges faced by non-federal laboratories, including those at universities like the University of California and Purdue University, as well as environmental testing facilities like Pace Analytical. These labs use methylene chloride, a widely used solvent, for critical tasks s  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is inviting public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection activities related to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule and Texas Sulfur Dioxide Trading Programs. This collection of information is crucial for the continued implementation of these vital programs, which are designed to reduce air pollution across state lines and within Texas. The agency is seeking to renew these reporting requirements to   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fox News Highlights McCaul's Fight to Reimburse Texas for Border Security Efforts Under Biden WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee -- was featured in a Fox News article highlighting his successful push to secure $12 billion in federal funding to reimburse states for costs incurred to  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vit  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Land Port of Entry Permits Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry. "Ports of entry and international bridges are vit  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 20 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA unveils powerful convergence of AI and science with revolutionary Next-Generation Fire System technology Early success of AI-powered fire detection system is winning fans in firefighting community Less than a year after being evaluated in NOAA's Fire Weather Testbed, the automated satellite fire detection capability of the experimental Next Generation Fire System offsi  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10713) on May 23, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * Overview of Public and Private School Choice Options School choice generally refers to the opportunity for parents to select an elementary or secondary school for their child that differs from the assigned school that the child would otherwise attend based on w  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 23, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional service of Dr. Victor Trevino--physician, public health advocate, and the 85th Mayor of the City of Laredo. A native son of Laredo and descendant of its founder, Captain Tomas Sanchez, Dr. Trevino is a proud graduate of Nixon High School and the Laredo public school syste  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 23, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Ryleigh Carr, School Resource Officer at Culver Community Schools in Indiana, for her exceptional dedication and service to her school and community. Chief Carr has recently been sworn in as Chief of the Community Police Department, becoming the first female to hold that position in the  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following report (No. 2025-300-021) on April 28, 2025, entitled "Revenue Officer Compliance Sweeps of High-Income Nonfilers Were Impactful, but Tracking Data and Training Could Be Improved." Here are excerpts: * * * Why TIGTA Did This Audit In April 2023, the IRS published its Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan, which set out five objectives to be accomplished through a series of i  more