DHS Allocates $605 Million in Preparedness Grant Programs
Six focus areas: cybersecurity, soft targets, information sharing, domestic extremism, community preparedness, and election security.
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DHS Updates E-Verify and Form I-9 Procedures
DHS allows E-Verify participating employers to examine employment eligibility documents electronically, via live video call.
HHS Awards $11M to Boost Rural Residency Programs
HHS through HRSA awarded $11 million to 15 awardees to establish rural residency programs to strengthen the health workforce.
New Rules to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury proposed new rules for mental health to ensure equal access.
DOE Allocates $33M for 14 Clean-Energy Research Projects
$33 million for 14 clean-energy research projects cover grid integration, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
$100M for Products from Converted Carbon Emissions
DOE announces $100 million funding to support states, local governments, public utilities in purchasing carbon-derived products.
DOE Proposes New Energy Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters
Most common-sized electric water heaters to gain efficiency via heat pump technology. The standards, if approved, would take effect in 2029.
DOE Announces Funding for Solar Energy System Improvements
Aims to reduce use of materials, improve installation quality, resilience, and recyclability of photovoltaic systems.
Dept of Education Updates Policy Guidance on Special Education
Guidance addresses the “general supervision” requirement, strengthening child and family rights under IDEA.
Commerce and DOD Collaborate for Semiconductor Defense
Department of Commerce (DoC) and Department of Defense (DoD) sign MOA, aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor defense industrial base.