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Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Kerry’s Travel to Germany and the United Kingdom

News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to Berlin, Germany, May 2-3 to participate in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue. While there, he will also meet with government counterparts to continue accelerating global cooperation on the climate crisis and clean energy transition. Kerry will then travel to London, May 4-6 to attend the coronation of King Charles III, and engage in further discussions on climate cooperation ahead of COP28.


Secretary Blinken Delivers Remarks at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver closing remarks at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 11:10 a.m. EDT at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Hosted by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is focused on promoting foreign direct investment in the United States.


Congratulating the Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Formation of the Federation of BiH Government

News Release: The United States congratulates the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the formation of the new government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We encourage the new ruling coalition to move quickly to advance Bosnia and Herzegovina along its Euro-Atlantic path by implementing important socioeconomic, ...


Chairmen McCaul, Green, Jordan Statement on H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) released the following statement on the introduction of the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2), of which all three Chairmen are original co-sponsors...


DOS-INL offers new grant application process starting May 2

Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Southeast Asia grant opened on May 2.


McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Bera Welcome Philippine President Marcos to Washington

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement welcoming Philippine President Bongbong Marcos to Washington.


McCaul, Meeks on Need for Special Envoys to Sudan

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement on the need for high-level special envoys to Sudan...


McCaul, Meeks on Need for Special Envoys to Sudan

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement on the need for high-level special envoys to Sudan...


DOS-INL grant application closes on July 3

Mobilizing Civil Society to Monitor, Analyze and Report on Selective Justice in the Republic of Moldova, and Promote Civil Society Engagement in Vetting Processes grant opened on May 2.


DOS-ZAM offers new grant application process starting May 2

PEPFAR Zambia CLM Scorecard 2024 grant opened on May 2.


“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 27

The Congressional Record published “SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on April 27.


Congressional Record publishes “ISSUES OF THE DAY” in the House section on April 28

“ISSUES OF THE DAY” was published on pages H2112-H2114 of the Congressional Record on April 28.


McCaul on Kyrgyz Court Decision to Terminate Local Radio Free Europe Station

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the Kyrgyz government’s decision to halt operations of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s local outlet, Radio Azattyk.


Sanctioning Russian Federation and Iranian State Actors Responsible for the Wrongful Detention of U.S. Nationals

Release: The United States has no higher commitment than bringing home wrongfully detained Americans. Today, we are promoting accountability for those responsible for wrongfully detaining U.S. nationals abroad. Our actions are a clear and direct warning to those around the world who wrongfully detain U.S. nationals of the potential consequences of their actions.


“DISASTROUS WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on April 26

“DISASTROUS WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN“ was published in the House section on page H2040 on April 26


DOS-DRL grant application closes on June 14

DRL Strengthening Migrant Workers' Rights in Southeast Asia grant opened on May 1.


Israel National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I want to offer congratulations to all Israelis on the 75th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.


Public notices: State Department publishes 5 in week ending April 15

There were five notices published by the State Department in week ending April 15, according to the Federal Register.


U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offers for Information Leading to the Arrests and/or Convictions of Three Transnational Criminals Violating DPRK Sanctions

Release: Today, the U.S. Department of State, through the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP), is announcing a reward offer of up to $5,000,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) national Sim Hyon-Sop. We are also offering...


Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a State Luncheon in Honor of Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-Yeol

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Please, take a seat. Thank you. Thank you, everyone. Please take a seat. Good afternoon, and welcome to the State Department. President Yoon, Mrs. Kim, it is a great pleasure to have you here with us today.