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Biden Administration Awards Nearly $77 Million to Expand Internet Access for Dozens of Tribes

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Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded 19 grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. Andy Berke, NTIA’s Special Representative for Broadband, will announce the grants at an event in the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. The grants, totaling nearly $77 million, are being awarded in...

Deputy Secretary Graves Meets with Governor Pierluisi, Highlights Commerce Department’s Economic Development and Digital Equity Programs in Puerto Rico

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As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to Puerto Rico, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves visited the island from April 21-22. This visit represents the latest in a series of high-level U.S. government officials travelling to the island, focusing on supporting Puerto Rico’s long-term recovery and resilience — an important priority for President Biden. While there...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met virtually with European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager to discuss their shared objectives in preparation for the upcoming U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Ministerial taking place in France between May 15-16. In particular, the discussion centered on ongoing efforts in the five working groups that the Department of...

Treasury Announces Plans to Deploy $300 Million in Technical Assistance to Underserved Entrepreneurs and Very Small Businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative

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The $300 million of technical assistance includes $100 million for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency to provide technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs seeking greater access to capital, including venture capital financing. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced plans to deploy $300 million of State Small Business Credit...

Department of Commerce Applauds Historic Signing of Declaration for the Future of Internet

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Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Biden-Harris Administration joined 60 global partners in launching The Declaration for the Future of the Internet, recommitting to the vision of the global Internet as a platform for openness and innovation, while promoting and protecting human rights. “The goal of reliable, interoperable, and secure internet worldwide is central to the work we are...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan to discuss the U.S.-Indonesia commercial relationship, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, as well as the upcoming Clean EDGE trade mission led by the Department’s International Trade Administration, which will have an official mission stop in Jakarta in...

Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s Meeting with United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board) to provide an overview of the new National Travel and Tourism Strategy (Strategy), expected to be released in early June. She thanked the Board for its work in this area – in particular, recommending a new five-year international visitation and spending goal that was adopted by the...

Secretary Raimondo Establishes Commerce Climate Council, Directs Department to Integrate Climate Considerations into Policies, Strategic Planning, and Programs

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced a Department Administrative Order (DAO), directing the Department to integrate climate considerations into its policies, strategic planning, and programs. This historic DAO also establishes the Department of Commerce Climate Council to coordinate and oversee the implementation of this DAO, as well as provide specific recommendations to...