Each week, we recap the latest U.S. Department of Commerce highlights spanning a wide range of issues promoting job creation and economic growth, programs, and events in one blog post.
Here are the key moments from Commerce: This Week
Statements from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will fulfill our obligation to deliver the 2020 Census counts to the President of the United States.
⇒ Read Statement from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the 2020 Census and COVID-19
President Trump continued his strong leadership in the face of this crisis by declaring a National Emergency today to make more resources rapidly available to continue fighting COVID-19.
On March 10, the Bureau of Industry and Security announced it was seeking public comments on possible future extensions of the Temporary General License (TGL) for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and its non-United States affiliates (Huawei) on the Entity List. It also announced it was extending a license allowing U.S. companies to continue doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd until May 15.
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On March 11, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched a new approach to accelerate innovation and new science in weather modeling.
The 2020 Census Is Ready for America to Respond!
On March 13, we celebrated #NationalK9VeteransDay!
In honor of our four-legged heroes, FirstNet Authority highlighted emerging technologies that keep them safe and protected while they serve their communities.
In a March 15 statement, the U.S. Census Bureau announced they are carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state, and local health authorities.
Coronavirus: Resources, Updates, and What You Should Know
Get the latest coronovirus (COVID-19) information from the CDC
Every one of us has a critical role to play in stopping the spread and transmission of the virus.