WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus Relaunched for the 119th Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus, Representatives Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), announced the launch of the Caucus in the 119th Congress  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Pond Constructors, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, was awarded a $2,500,000,000 ceiling indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery contract for Department of Defense fuels infrastructure maintenance, repair, and construction. This contract provides for construction of new, additions to, repairs, or upgrades of Department of Defense petroleum, oil, and/or lubricant facilities o  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Decades of Dedication, Michopoulos Receives Navy's Meritorious Civilian Service Distinction By Nicholas E. M. Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) John Michopoulos, Ph.D., received the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, April 23, for his service as a mechanical engineer and principal scientist for materials innovation in the Mater  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12991) on May 22, 2025, by acting section research manager Ashley J. Lawson: * * * Federal Power Act: The Department of Energy's Emergency Authority Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. Sec.824a(c)) grants the Secretary of Energy certain authorities over the temporary operation of the electricity system during emergencies. An executive order issued by President Tru  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following statement by Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman: * * * NCUA Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman Statements at the May 2025 NCUA Board Meeting Opening Statement for the Board Meeting Now, we have two items on today's agenda. The first is the quarterly briefing on the performance of the Share Insurance Fund. The second is a briefing on the NCUA's Voluntary Separation Program. There has been a lot of speculation about t  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is inviting public comment on a proposed extension of an existing information collection. This initiative is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to streamline paperwork and reduce the burden on those who interact with its services. The agency aims to gather valuable feedback from individuals, businesses, and organizations to continuously enhance its operations and ensure compliance with federal mandates l  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science issued the following commentary: * * * Big Questions: Lois Curfman McInnes on Software for High-Performance Computers Distinguished Scientist Fellow Lois Curfman McInnes shares her reflections on a career developing scientific software ecosystems. Scientists recognized by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellow Award are pursuing answers to science's biggest questions. Lois Curfman M  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Relaunches Bipartisan Rural Broadband Caucus for 119th Congress WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) -- alongside fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus -- announced the launch of the caucus in the 119th Congress. Co-chairs include U.S. Reps. Dave Taylor (R-OH-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), James E. Clyburn (D-SC-06), Bob Latta (R-OH-05), and   more