US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

8:55 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT departs New Castle, Delaware, en route the White House

9:50 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House

10:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT receive the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office

11:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT hosts a secure call with Allies and partners to discuss the latest developments regarding Russia’s attack on Ukraine and to coordinate our united response | Oval Office

2:00 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY host a celebration to mark Black History Month with THE VICE PRESIDENT, THE SECOND GENTLEMAN, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, State and local elected officials, Civil Rights leaders, and Divine Nine leadership | East Room

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

10:30 a.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT will receive the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office

2:00 p.m. EST– THE VICE PRESIDENT and THE SECOND GENTLEMAN will attend the Black History Month celebration hosted by THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, State and local elected officials, Civil Rights leaders, and Divine Nine leadership | East Room

White House Press Briefing Schedule*

3:00 p.m. EST – Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

*The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change, as is the White House press briefing schedule.

Recap of Thursday-Sunday, February 24-27, 2022

Note: Bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19 developments

The White House

Russia-Ukraine War

  • Transcript: Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official on Imposing Additional Severe Costs on Russia | February 27, 2022
  • Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Japan’s Announcement to Hold Russia Accountable | February 27, 2022
  • Joint Statement on Further Restrictive Economic Measures | February 26, 2022
  • Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) and Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (re: lethal assistance to UKR) | February 25, 2022
  • Statement from the President on the NATO Summit and Call with President Zelenskyy | February 25, 2022
  • Remarks by President Biden on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine | February 24, 2022
  • Fact Sheet: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia | February 24, 2022
  • Transcript: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics and Deputy NEC Director Daleep Singh, February 24, 2022
  • Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Biden’s Meeting with G7 Leaders | February 24, 2022
  • Statement by President Joe Biden on Phone Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine | February 24, 2022

Afghanistan

  • Transcript: Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on U.S. Support for the People of Afghanistan | February 25, 2022

SCOTUS Nominee

  • Remarks by President Biden on his Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court | February 25, 2022
  • Nomination: President Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court | February 25, 2022

Other Developments

  • Transcript: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 25, 2022
  • Remarks by Vice President Harris After Swearing In Scott A. Nathan as Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation | February 24, 2022
  • Readout of White House Virtual Celebration of Afro-Latino Heritage
  • Statement by National Economic Council Director Brian Deese on One Year of Action and Progress on America’s Supply Chains | February 24, 2022
  • Fact Sheet: The Biden-⁠Harris Plan to Revitalize American Manufacturing and Secure Critical Supply Chains in 2022 | February 24, 2022
  • Fact Sheet: Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-⁠19 | February 24, 2022
  • Blog: How to Watch President Biden’s First State of the Union Address | February 25, 2022
  • Nominations: President Biden Announces Key Nominees | February 25, 2022 (Treasury, State)
  • Appointments: President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, EPA, and FEMA | February 24, 2022
  • Disaster Declaration: President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Kentucky Disaster Declaration | February 27, 2022

Department of Defense (DOD)

Ukraine-Russia War

  • Transcript: Senior Defense Official Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing | February 27, 2022 (re: RUS nuclear posture)
  • Article: Russian Strategic Forces Reportedly on High Alert as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies | February 27, 2022
  • Transcript: Senior Defense Official Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing | February 26, 2022 (UKR, RUS Updates)
  • Article: U.S. Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine’s Defense Against Russian Aggression | February 26, 2022
  • Press Release: Department of Defense Statement on Additional Military Assistance for Ukraine | February 26, 2022
  • Transcript: Senior Defense Official Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing | February 25, 2022 (RUS, UKR Updates)
  • Transcript: Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby Holds an On-Camera Press Briefing | February 25, 2022 (NATO, RUS, UKR)
  • Article: With Activation of NATO Response Force, U.S. Military Ready to Provide Forces | February 25, 2022
  • Fact Sheet: Posture Update in Support of Allies in Europe | February 25, 2022
  • Article: Ukrainian Military Fighting Bravely Against Russian Invaders | February 25, 2022
  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Calls with NATO Ally Counterparts | February 24, 2022
  • Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin’s Call with Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov | February 24, 2022
  • Article: Austin Orders Fort Stewart Armored Brigade Combat Team to Europe | February 24, 2022
  • Article: Biden Condemns Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders More Troops to Europe | February 24, 2022
  • Transcript: Senior Defense Official Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing, Feb 24, 2022 (RUS, UKR Updates)
  • Article: Russian Forces in Initial Phase of Invasion of Ukraine, Official Says

Supply Chains

  • Press Release: DoD Seeking Information for Public-Private Microelectronic Commons | February 25, 2022
  • Press Release: Defense Department Releases Report on Strengthening Defense-Critical Supply Chains | February 24, 2022
  • Publication: Securing Defense-Critical Supply Chains

Other Developments

  • Readout of 42nd U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission | February 24, 2022
  • Press Release: Defense Department Announces Distribution of COVID-19 Tests for Military Beneficiaries | February 24, 2022
  • Article: DLA Packs, Ships COVID-19 Tests for White House Mission (re: at-home tests) | February 24, 2022
  • Press Release: Department of Defense Awards $28.7M in Grants for the FY2021 Minerva Research Initiative | February 24, 2022
  • Article: Changes Coming to Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education | February 24, 2022
  • Article: Service Academies Directed to Build Up Sexual Assault Prevention Programs  | February 24, 2022
  • Article: SEAC: ‘Character, Competence, Commitment’ Are Bedrocks of U.S. Credibility | February 25, 2022
  • Article: DOD Kicks Off 17th Annual Engineers Week  | February 24, 2022
  • Article: Defense Department Engineers Drive Mission Success | February 25, 2022
  • Contracts for February 25, 2022
  • Contracts for February 24, 2022

U.S. National Guard

  • Press Release: Idaho National Guard unit deploys to Africa
  • Press Release: Sheriff’s deputies deploy with Tennessee National Guard

U.S. Navy

  • Press Release: US Forces participate in Indian Navy-led Exercise Milan for first time

Department of State

Ukraine-Russia War

  • February 28: Statement | Suspending Operations at U.S. Embassy Minsk and Change in Status for U.S. Embassy Moscow
  • February 27: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with G7 Foreign Ministers and Ukraine Foreign Minister Kuleba
  • February 27: Statement | Japan’s Financial Sanctions Against Russia
  • February 27: Readout | The Secretary’s Call with Greek Foreign Minister Dendias
  • February 27: Statement | The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
  • February 26: Statement | Additional Military Assistance for Ukraine
  • February 25: Sanctions | Imposing Sanctions on President Putin and Three Other Senior Russian Officials
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Moldovan President Sandu
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Chung
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Brazilian Foreign Minister França
  • February 25: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly
  • February 25: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Spanish Deputy Foreign Minister Moreno Bau
  • February 25: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoana, the OSCE Chair-in-Office represented by Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz, OSCE Senior Adviser Hart, and EEAS Secretary General Sannino
  • February 25: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with UK Minister for Europe and North America Cleverly
  • February 25: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Magyar
  • February 25: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Lapid
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Polish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairman-in-Office Zbigniew Rau
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis, and Estonian Foreign Minister Liimets
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with EU High Representative Borrell
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
  • February 27: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts
  • February 24: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Portuguese Political Director Vinhas
  • February 24: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Dutch Political Director van der Plas
  • February 24: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Ramirez
  • February 24: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Choi
  • February 24: Readout | Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed El Khereiji
  • February 24: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
  • February 24: Interview | Secretary Antony J. Blinken on CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell
  • February 24: Interview | Secretary Antony J. Blinken on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
  • February 24: Interview | Secretary Antony J. Blinken On ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

Russia

  • February 27: Statement | Honoring Boris Nemtsov on the Seventh Anniversary of his Murder

Europe

  • February 24: Statement | Estonia National Day

Asia-Pacific

  • February 27: Readout | Special Representative for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim’s Calls with Republic of Korea Special Representative Noh and Japanese Director General Funakoshi

Afghanistan

  • February 25: Statement | Additional General License Involving Afghanistan or Governing Institutions in Afghanistan

Middle East

  • February 25: Statement | UN Compensation Commission Claims (Iraq, Kuwait)
  • February 25: Statement | Kuwait National Day

Africa

  • February 25: Sanctions | Visa Restrictions on Individuals Responsible for Undermining the Democratic Process in Somalia

Western Hemisphere

  • February 27: Statement | Dominican Republic Independence Day
  • February 25: Advisory | Under Secretary Fernandez Travels to Mexico

Climate Change

  • February 28: Statement | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report

Other Developments

  • February 27: Advisory | Under Secretary Uzra Zeya Travel to Geneva (UN Human Rights Council)
  • February 25: Transcript | Department Press Briefing
  • February 25: Statement | International Women Leaders in STEM Connect in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area for TechWomen Spring 2022

US Agency for International Development (USAID)

Ukraine-Russia War

  • Interview: Administrator Samantha Power on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield (UKR refugee crisis)
  • Press Release: The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance to Ukraine
  • Readout: Administrator Samantha Power’s Travel to Poland to Support the Ukrainian People Fleeing Russian Violence
  • Readout: Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Ukrainian American Community Members
  • Advisory: Administrator Samantha Power Travels to Poland and Belgium (Feb. 26-28)
  • Readout: Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Harjit Sajjan Minister of International Development of Canada
  • Statement on Russia’s Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine | February 25, 2022
  • Readout: Administrator Samantha Power Call with Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova | February 24, 2022
  • Readout: USAID Administrator Samantha Power Call with European Union Commissioner Janez Lenarčič
  • Readout: Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with United Nations World Food Program Executive Director David Beasley
  • Readout: Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths
  • Press Release: USAID Deploys a Disaster Assistance Response Team to Respond to Humanitarian Needs in Ukraine

Other Developments

  • Press Release: USAID Providing Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Devastating Floods in Petrópolis, Brazil
  • Press Release: New General License 20 Authorizing Certain Afghanistan Transactions

US Mission to the United Nations (UN)

Ukraine-Russia War

  • Explanation of Vote by Amb. Thomas-Greenfield on a UNSC Resolution Calling for an UNGA Emergency Special Session on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine | February 27, 2022
  • Transcript: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet the Press” | February 27, 2022
  • Transcript: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Margaret Brennan of CBS’s “Face the Nation” | February 27, 2022
  • Transcript: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union” | February 27, 2022
  • Joint Statement Following a Vote on a UN Security Council Resolution on Russia’s Aggression Toward Ukraine | February 25, 2022
  • Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Recognizing Additional Cosponsors of a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Russia’s Aggression | February 25, 2022
  • Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Before a Vote on a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning Russia’s Aggression Against Ukraine | February 25, 2022
  • Remarks by a Senior Administration Official During a Telephonic Briefing on UN Security Council Action in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine | February 24, 2022
  • Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein | February 24, 2022

Other Developments

  • Remarks on the UN Security Council Resolution to Extend the Mandate of the 1540 Committee and Group of Experts | February 25, 2022
  • Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situation in Syria | February 25, 2022
  • Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Iraq | February 24, 2022
  • Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN General Assembly High-Level Debate on Galvanizing Momentum for Universal Vaccination | February 25, 2022
  • Remarks at the Global Engagement Summit Signature Event Hosted by the United Nations Association of the USA and the United Nations Foundation | February 24, 2022

Department of the Treasury

Ukraine-Russia War

  • Sanctions: Treasury Prohibits Transactions with Central Bank of Russia and Imposes Sanctions on Key Sources of Russia’s Wealth | February 28, 2022
  • Readout: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Call with Japan Finance Vice Minister Masato Kanda | February 27, 2022
  • Sanctions: U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov  | February 25, 2022
  • Sanctions: U.S. Treasury Announces Unprecedented & Expansive Sanctions Against Russia, Imposing Swift and Severe Economic Costs | February 24, 2022
  • Sanctions: U.S. Treasury Targets Belarusian Support for Russian Invasion of Ukraine | February 24, 2022

Other Developments

  • Press Release: U.S. Treasury Issues General License to Facilitate Economic Activity in Afghanistan | February 25, 2022
  • Press Release: New Treasury Data Shows Over 80% of Emergency Rental Assistance Delivered to Lowest-Income Households | February 24, 2022

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

  • Press Release: SEC Proposes Short Sale Disclosure Rule, Order Marking Requirement, and CAT Amendments

Department of Justice

February 25, 2022

  • Statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on President Biden’s Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
  • Press Release: BitConnect Founder Indicted in Global $2.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Scheme
  • Press Release: Ten Florida Residents Indicted for $67 Million Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Kickback, and Money Laundering Scheme
  • Press Release: Massachusetts Man Convicted of COVID-19 Relief Fraud
  • Press Release: Justice Department Settles Case Against Village of Walthill, Nebraska, for Restricting Christian Church from Building New Place of Worship

February 24, 2022

  • Speech: Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks Via Webinar Announcing Two New Resources for Law Enforcement from Office on Violence Against Women
  • Press Release: Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Announces Two New Resources to Support Law Enforcement from Office on Violence Against Women
  • Press Release: United States and United Arab Emirates Sign Bilateral Agreement Enhancing Law Enforcement Cooperation
  • Press Release: Three Former Minneapolis Police Officers Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Violations for Death of George Floyd
  • Press Release: Justice Department Files Suit Against Pennsylvania Court System for Discriminating Against People with Opioid Use Disorder
  • Press Release: Justice Department Sues to Block UnitedHealth Group’s Acquisition of Change Healthcare
  • Press Release: Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Multistate Tax ‘Elimination’ Scheme Involving Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts
  • Press Release: Houston Area Residents Charged with Unlawfully Possessing Full Auto Switches
  • Press Release: Reptile Dealer Sentenced to Prison on Lacey Act and Firearms Charges

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)/US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)/Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

  • Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’ Meeting with Mayor Bowser and Chief Contee (re: ‘People’s Convoy”)
  • Press Release: DHS Designated as the Lead Federal Agency to Respond to Russia-Related Impacts to the United States
  • Press Release: CISA and FBI Publish Advisory to Protect Organizations from Destructive Malware Used in Ukraine
  • Press Release: USCIS Launches H-2A Employer Data Hub
  • Press Release: CBP Officers Seize Meth Disguised as Onions (California)
  • Press Release: Southbound Vehicles Lanes Construction at the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (California)
  • Press Release: Busy Week for CBP Officers at the Port of Nogales (Arizona)
  • Press Release: Wanted Homicide Subject Repatriated to the United States (Texas)
  • Press Release: RGV Agents Apprehend 18 Criminal Migrants (Texas)
  • Press Release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents shuts down stash house (Texas)
  • Press Release: CBP Officers at Hidalgo Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Homicide (Texas)
  • Press Release: Over $360K Worth of Marijuana Seized by Border Patrol (Texas)
  • Press Release: Four Vehicle Pursuits and a Stash House Leads to 36 Arrests (Texas)
  • Press Release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol Proudly Presents the Youth of the Month Honorees for February (Texas)
  • Press Release: Train hopping a dangerous trend at the Laredo Sector (Texas)
  • Press Release: El Salvadoran Convicted of Homicide Apprehended in Rangeley, Maine, by US Border Patrol Agents (Maine)
  • Press Release: Baltimore CBP Officers Seize Opium Poppy Pod Shipment destined to Cecil County (Maryland)
  • Press Release: Honduran National Arrested by CBP is Sentenced for Child Pornography (Florida)
  • Press Release: Pre-Columbian Artifacts Seized by CBP are Returned to the Dominican Republic (Puerto Rico)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • Link to daily press releases

Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR)

  • Press Release: Week Ahead Guidance:  February 28-March 4, 2022

Monday’s Schedule: 

  • Ambassador Katherine Tai will travel to Baltimore, Maryland and participate in a roundtable discussion with Morgan State University students and faculty. Advancing racial equity and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities are top priorities for the Biden-Harris Administration. The conversation with Morgan State students and faculty will focus on the need to create inclusive trade policy that expands economic prosperity to historically overlooked communities.
  • Ambassador Jayme White will join a panel event hosted by the Brookings Institute: “USMCA: Building a more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable North American economy.” This event is open press and more information is available here.

Department of Commerce

Ukraine-Russia War

  • Sanctions: Commerce Implements Sweeping Restrictions on Exports to Russia in Response to Further Invasion of Ukraine | February 24, 2022
  • Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Commerce & Bureau of Industry and Security Russia Rule Fact Sheet | February 24, 2022

Other Developments

  • Press Release: Department of Commerce’s NTIA Awards $277M in Grants to Expand Broadband Infrastructure | February 25, 2022

US International Trade Commission (USITC)

  • Press Release: USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Barium Chloride from India
  • Press Release: USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on Sodium Nitrite from India And Russia
  • Press Release: USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Products Containing Pyraclostrobin and Components Thereof

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  • Press Release: FTC Extends Deadline for Public Comment on Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Press Release: FTC Requests Public Comments on the Impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ Practices
  • Press Release: Administrative Law Judge Dismisses FTC Antitrust Complaint against Altria Group and JUUL Labs, Inc.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • Press Release: Chair Rosenworcel Launches Inquiry to Reduce Cyber Risks
  • Speech: Commissioner Starks Remarks to the Disability Advisory Committee

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

  • Statement from DFC Spokesperson Pooja Jhunjhunwala on the Swearing-In of DFC CEO Scott Nathan

US Export-Import Bank (EXIM)

  • Readout: EXIM Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee Meets to Discuss Strategic Minerals and Materials
  • Readout: EXIM Chair’s Council on Climate Meets to Discuss Subcommittee Recommendations
  • Statement from Export-Import Bank of the United States President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis on the One Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Supply Chain Executive Order

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • Press Release: USDA Commits $215 Million to Enhance the American Food Supply Chain
  • Press Release: USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

Department of Energy (DOE)

  • Press Release: DOE Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Strategy to Secure America’s Clean Energy Supply Chain

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  • Press Release: FERC insight | February 2022 Highlights | Volume 2
  • Press Release: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Full Committee Hearing To Review FERC’s Recent Guidance On Natural Gas Pipelines

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • Press Release: EPA Takes Next Step to Keep Chlorpyrifos Out of Food, Protecting Farmworkers and Children’s Health
  • Press Release: EPA Announces Collaborative Research Program to Support New Chemical Reviews
  • Link to other daily EPA press releases

Department of Transportation

  • Press Release: DOT Lays Out Actions to Strengthen Supply Chains and Revitalize the Economy
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Transportation Finalizes Procedures to Increase Access at Newark for Lower Cost Carriers
  • Press Release: President Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation Announce $1.14 Billion for Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories

Department of Labor

  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $12M funding opportunity to support improved enforcement of Mexico’s labor laws
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor cites contractors for exposing workers to excavation hazards following worker fatality at Philadelphia construction site
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor cites Ohio contractor for exposing roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time since 2018
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor recovers $315K in overtime wages for 158 home care workers, after investigation finds Napa employer shortchanged them
  • Press Release: Bimbo Bakeries will pay $131K to resolve alleged hiring discrimination identified in U.S. Department of Labor audit of Nebraska baking plant
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor recovers $221K in back wages, damages for nursing staff after re-investigation again finds violations at treatment facility
  • Press Release: Solicitor of Labor Files Brief Supporting its Broad Authority to Subpoena Documents in Employee Retirement Income Security Act Investigations
  • Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor recovers $2K in back wages, damages; assesses $7K in penalties for violations by three Jacksonville pizzerias
  • Press Release: Discounting Safety: Alabama, Georgia inspections show Dollar General continues to ignore workplace safety, putting employees’ safety at risk
  • Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

Department of Education

  • Press Release: Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on CDC Guidance and Keeping Schools Safely Open
  • Press Release: New Resource Highlights How States Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Reengage Students through Career and Technical Education
  • Press Release: Education Department Announces $35 Million Competition to Improve Teacher Quality

Health & Human Services (HHS)

  • Press Release: HHS Secretary Becerra Highlights Progress Made in Strengthening U.S. Medical Supply Chain and Industrial Base
  • Readout of Secretary Becerra’s Virtual Roundtable on Increasing Routine Vaccinations
  • Press Release: HHS Distributing $560 Million in Provider Relief Fund Payments to Health Care Providers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

  • Press Release: FDA Roundup | February 25, 2022
  • Press Release: FDA Approves Treatment for Wider Range of Patients with Heart Failure

Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

  • Press Release: Federal Housing Administration Insures $20.3 Million Mortgage for Affordable Senior Housing in North Hollywood, CA
  • Press Release: HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Iowa Disaster Survivors
  • Press Release: HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Nebraska Disaster Survivors
  • Statement from Secretary Marcia L. Fudge on Black Homeownership Remaining Lower Than a Decade Ago Despite the U.S. Homeownership Rate Experiencing Largest Annual Increase on Record