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New interactive data tool shows characteristics of those who receive assistance from government programs. Learn more in this story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Who Is Receiving Social Safety Net Benefits? The U.S. social safety net is a complex combination of programs administered by local, tribal, state and federal agencies that together assist tens of millions of Americans annually. A new U.S. Census Bureau interactive data tool sheds light on the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the individuals and households that received a range of social safety net benefits from 2013 to 2019. Read More Using data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), the tool provides information on 11 social safety net programs in five different assistance areas: health assistance, nutrition assistance, cash assistance, shelter assistance, and social insurance. Users can also select from hundreds of different program combinations to view demographic or household information about those receiving benefits from multiple programs. Continue reading to learn more about: Who received assistance from one or more programs Data visualization on social safety net benefit recipients Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Most Kids Receiving SNAP Get at Least One Other Safety Net Benefit: Most children participating in SNAP receive benefits from multiple programs. Eligibility guidelines determine which programs cover children. Learn More

The following GAIN reports were released on May 24, 2022. _______   Japan: Japanese Government and Industry Partner to Develop SAF Capacity On April 22, 2022, Japan launched a public-private partnership to facilitate the introduction of an international competitive supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).   Malaysia: Cotton and Products Annual Post forecasts consumption of cotton in the Malaysian textile industry at 290,000 bales in marketing year (MY) 2022/23, a 3.3 percent drop from the previous year post’s estimate. The expected reduction is based on textile companies shifting their operation to other South-East Asian countries as the cost of labor increased in Malaysia with the revision of new minimum wages on April 1, 2022. Imports in MY 2022/23 are forecast at roughly 650,000 bales, slightly higher than the 600,000 bales imported in the previous year as price of cotton is expected to stabilize and traders re-stocking in Malaysia for trans-shipment markets.   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.

Educate Your Kids About the Arts, Health and Safety

Recognize Student Performing Artists


The Department of Education is looking for student performers to showcase their talents at upcoming events. Selected artists like poets and theatre students will attend award ceremonies and be a part of social media campaigns and other efforts. See past performances and learn more from frequently asked questions.


Keep Track With the MyPlate App

Help kids build and maintain healthy eating habits through the MyPlate app. This easy-to-use app from the Department of Agriculture sets daily food goals and tracks progress while earning badges. Download it to be healthy while having fun along the way.

Learn Severe Weather Safety


As the temperature rises, weather disruptions can happen at any time and anywhere. Severe weather includes hazardous conditions created from thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. Educate your kids on the types of severe weather and how to prepare an emergency plan for times of emergency.

Securities and Exchange

SEC Proposes to Enhance Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies About ESG Investment Practices 05/25/2022 02:50 PM EDT The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms to promote consistent, comparable, and reliable information for investors concerning funds’ and advisers’ incorporation of environmental, social, and governance… SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Prevent Misleading or Deceptive Fund Names 05/25/2022 02:00 PM EDT The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to enhance and modernize the Investment Company Act “Names Rule” to address changes in the fund industry and compliance practices that have developed in the approximately 20 years since the… How do you protect your intellectual property when exporting? Your global business strategy should include protection for your international property (IP).  Not sure what that means? Watch our video to learn what is IP and important considerations to make sure you are protected. Then follow the links to stopfakes.gov for more helpful resources. How to prepare for hurricane season 2022 and avoid storm-related scams By Colleen Tressler Threats from hurricanes don’t come just from wind and rain, storm surges, flooding and rip currents, or tornadoes and landslides. Hurricane-related threats also come in the form of scammers who use those weather emergencies to cheat people. Some of the most common weather-related frauds and scams include people who promise to help you with clean-up or repairs, but disappear with your money; those who pretend to be FEMA or other government agencies; people who promise you a job – if only you pay to get it; and those who promise you a place to rent – if only you wire them the money to get the place sight unseen. Read More> Search OFAC's Sanctions Lists SDN List Additional Sanctions Lists Sanctions FAQs Press Releases OFAC Sanctions Programs Contact OFAC Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Issuance of Russia-related General License 13A The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 13A, "Authorizing Certain Administrative Transactions Prohibited by Directive 4 under Executive Order 14024." For more information on this specific action, please visit this page.