News published on Federal Newswire in June 2016

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Eugene Kuhn, 52, a member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Littlewater, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon.

Pallone Dismisses House Republican Attempts to Recycle Policies that Harm Consumers and the Environment

By DOE Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan’s new regulatory reform plan...

Committee Releases Updated Mental Health Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today released updated bill text in advance of a full committee markup on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Tim Murphy’s (R-PA) bipartisan H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. The text will be considered as an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (AINS) to the previous bill text.

Bishop: GOP Blueprint for “Fewer and Smarter” Regulations Will Empower People, Unleash America’s Energy Potential

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) along with Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other House Republican leaders unveiled the next phase of blueprints House Republicans are releasing this month as part of “A Better Way"-a bold pro-growth policy agenda to proactively tackle our nation’s greatest challenges.

Johnson Praises Border Security Bill Inclusion in Defense Package

By Homeland Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, had this to say after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act Tuesday. Included in the defense package is a bill authored by Johnson, S. 1864, to measure security at U.S. borders. The bill will help U.S. authorities understand where resources should be directed to increase security across all U.S. borders.

#SubCommTech Reviews FCC’s Proposed Privacy Rules

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Communications and Technology Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), today held a hearing examining the FCC’s proposed privacy rules. The hearing follows up on a letter sent to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding the agency’s proposed privacy and data breach notification requirements for broadband Internet service providers (ISPs).

Chairman Brady, Republican Leaders Lay Out a #BetterWay to Fight Poverty

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today joined Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other House Republican leaders to unveil “A Better Way to Fight Poverty." The report marks the first of six policy blueprints that House Republicans will release this month as part of our pro-growth agenda.

Pallone Opening Statement at Antibiotic Resistance Hearing

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “Combatting Superbugs: U.S. Public Health Responses to Antibiotic Resistance":

Former Milwaukee Police Detective Pleads Guilty to Violating Civil Rights by Assaulting a Handcuffed Arrestee

News Release: Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced that a former Milwaukee Police Department detective pleaded guilty today to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights by assaulting him while he was handcuffed to an interview-room wall.

Haleakalā National Park Announces Public Comment Period For Nu`u Area Environmental Assessment

By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Management and Removal of Feral Animals in the Upper Elevations of Nu'u, Maui, for review and comment.

A Better Way to Grow Our Economy

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, House Republicans unveiled a plan to grow our economy by tackling excessive regulations, developing American energy, and promoting financial independence for people who work hard and do the right thing. It is our vision for a Confident America that is the best place in the world to live, work, build things, start a business, and raise a family.

Summer is Here, Get Outside, But Be Safe

By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: BOISE, ID- We know you are eager for summertime exploration and adventure, but hot summer weather--especially in the desert areas of Southwestern Idaho--can be lethal for the unprepared.

Pallone Dismisses House Republican Attempts to Recycle Policies that Harm Consumers and the Environment

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan’s new regulatory reform plan...

Philadelphia Man Charged With Possession Of Firearm By A Convicted Felon

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Dennis Burgos, 48, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged by indictment with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. According to the indictment, on April 7, 2016, the defendant was found in Philadelphia in possession of a loaded Glock 23 semi-automatic handgun.

Pallone Opening Statement for Full Committee Markup of H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act

By DOE Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Energy and Commerce Committee markup on H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act...

Federal Grand Jury Indictments

News Release: Contact Person: Beth Drake (803) 929-3000.

Bipartisan House, Senate Leaders Announce Proposed Child Welfare Legislation

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) in releasing a proposal to keep more children safely at home and out of foster care.

Pallone Opening Statement at FCC Privacy Rules Hearing

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing entitled “FCC Overreach: Examining the Proposed Privacy Rules":

Chief Executive Officer Of International Metallurgical Company Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Export Specialty Metals To Iran

News Release: Earlier today in federal court in Brooklyn, Erdal Kuyumcu, the chief executive officer of Global Metallurgy, LLC, a company based in Woodside, New York, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act in connection with the export of specialty metals from the United States to Iran. Today’s plea proceeding took place before Chief United States District Judge Dora L. Irizarry.

Kailua Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Drug Offense Committed Near School