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Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen released the following statement on the final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
"The strength of a country’s economy depends on the strength of its infrastructure, and with today’s vote, we have ensured that the American economy will remain strong for decades to come.
Statement by Secretary Granholm on U.S. House of Representatives Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure...
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and ruled
PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL WILL PROVIDE A NEEDED BOOST TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHILE...
Construction Official Says House Vote in Favor of the Measure Will Help the Nation Improve Aging Roads & Bridges, Transit Systems, Drinking Water Systems and Other Public Infrastructure
Federal and Territorial Partnership Continues Focus on Repairs to Energy and Communications Infrastructure in...
FEMA continues to coordinate resources with the U.S. Virgin Islands to strengthen the territory’s power grid and make its communications infrastructure more resilient.
ONLY 14 STATES AND D.C. ADDED CONSTRUCTION JOBS SINCE PANDEMIC BEGAN AS SUPPLY PROBLEMS,...
Texas, Louisiana Have Worst Job Losses Since February 2020, While Utah and Idaho Add the Most; Tennessee and Alaska Have Worst One-Month Losses, While Texas and Connecticut Top
CONSTRUCTION SPENDING STALLS BETWEEN JULY AND AUGUST AS DECREASE IN NONRESIDENTIAL PROJECTS NEGATES ONGOING...
Total construction spending was flat between July and August, as a decrease in nonresidential projects offset continuing gains
Vilsack to Announce Investments in Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Communities Across the Country
On Wednesday, September 8, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will hold a media call to announce investments in renewable energy infrastructure in rural communities across the country
Deputy Secretary Don Graves Joins NOAA at Groundbreaking Project to Rebuild Ketchikan, Alaska Port...
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves joined Federal, state and local officials at a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of a NOAA project to revitalize the agency’s port
GSA Administrator Carnahan, Senator Leahy Promote Infrastructure Investments at Highgate Springs (Vt.)
U.S. General Services Administration Administrator Robin Carnahan joined Senator Patrick Leahy (Vermont) at the Highgate Springs Land Port of Entry to discuss the importance
Alliance Applauds Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The Alliance to Save Energy released the following statement from President Paula Glover following today’s vote in the U.S. Senate to advance the bipartisan infrastructure package
HOUSE OFFICIALS SHOULD QUICKLY PASS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE MEASURE APPROVED TODAY BY THE SENATE, CONSTRUCTION...
Construction Official Warns that Holding the Much-Needed Infrastructure Measure Hostage to Unrelated Partisan Priorities
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Senator Maggie Hassan Discuss Importance of Broadband Access with...
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan held a virtual event with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and New Hampshire community and business leaders to discuss the importance
Financial Regulators Update Examiner Guidance on Financial Institutions’ Information Technology Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today issued a new booklet in the FFIEC Information Technology Examination Handbook series, titled “Architecture, Infrastructure, and Operations.”
SEC Charges Executives of Network Infrastructure Company With Accounting Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the former CEO and CFO of FTE Networks Inc., a network infrastructure company formerly based in Naples, Florida, with conducting a multi-year accounting fraud. This alleged scheme
New York Applauds NOAA’s Proposed National Marine Sanctuary On Lake Ontario
“Underwater National Park” to Highlight New York’s Rich Maritime History on Lake Ontario. If Approved, Designation Would be First National Marine Sanctuary off New York’s Shores
Consumer Alert: New York State Division of Consumer Protection Offers New York Consumers Safe...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today reminded New Yorkers to keep safe while celebrating Independence Day. The celebration of the 4th of July is a time-honored summer tradition of family outdoor fun, grilled food, and fireworks. However, it could also be dangerous if New Yorkers do not take the necessary precautions to have a safe and enjoyable time.
Bond Sale by Environmental Facilities Corporation Will Save New York City $106 million
President and CEO Joseph Rabito today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has successfully closed a bond refunding that will help New York City ratepayers save $106 million over the next 20 years. The EFC bonds help the New York City Municipal Finance Water Authority (NYCMWFA) refinance multiple drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects
CONSUMER ALERT: THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION REMINDS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO MAKE WATER...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection today reminded parents and guardians to make water safety a priority for young children as summertime water activities begin. A new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report revealed that child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages one to four years old
Wyden Statement on Republican Infrastructure Counteroffer
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on Republicans’ infrastructure counteroffer: “Combatting the climate crisis in a jobs and infrastructure package is non-negotiable.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on the Biden Administration’s Efforts to Protect U.S....
The Biden Administration is taking steps to safeguard U.S. critical infrastructure from persistent and sophisticated cyber threats. As a pilot of the Administration’s broader cybersecurity initiative
