Economy
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U.S. Freezes Engagement With Russian Patent Agency
USPTO has disengaged with Russia’s IP authority, Rospatent. The new measure follows the State Department’s “United with Ukraine” initiative.
DOE Unveils Supply-Chain Strategy for Clean Energy
The plan calls for increasing domestic availability of raw materials, expanding manufacturing capabilities, and increasing clean energy adoption.
3 Things to Watch as Congress Wraps Up Competition Bills
Notably, the House version places greater weight on addressing social inequality than the Senate version.
DOE Developing First US Critical Minerals Refinery
The project will turn the waste from coal mining and related activities into key ingredients for a new generation of clean-energy technologies.
SEC Wants Investment Funds to Bolster Their Cyber Defenses
If adopted, a new proposal will constitute the first SEC mandate specifically requiring firms to implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs.
DOE Awarding $100 Million to Scale Up Clean-Energy Projects
To win a SCALEUP grant, applicants must identify potential commercialization partners, ideally representing the viewpoint of target customers to help ensure there will be market adoption.
DOE, DOT Plan to Install 500,000 EV Charging Stations
Paving the way for electric vehicles, the administration is helping states with funding and standards to build out charging infrastructure.