News published on Federal Newswire in July 2017

News from July 2017


Cape Cod Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Heroin and Suboxone Trafficking

News Release: BOSTON - A member of the Nauti-Bloc gang was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in trafficking heroin and suboxone.


#SubCommTech Talks FCC Reauthorization and Importance of Broadband Deployment

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), today held a hearing to discuss the agency’s effort to facilitate broadband deployment and streamline regulations to better reflect the realities of the internet age. FCC Chairman Pai and Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael O’Rielly joined the subcommittee to provide an update on the agency’s work over the course of the last several months.


Latta on Nomination of Ann Marie Buerkle as Chairman of CPSC

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement today after Hon. Ann Marie Buerkle was nominated to serve as the Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).


FBI and DeKalb Sheriff Deputies Arrest Illinois Murder Suspect

News Release: FBI and DeKalb Sheriff Deputies Arrest Illinois Murder Suspect.


Pallone & Doyle Ask E&C GOP to Invite Additional Witnesses To September Net Neutrality Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Doyle (D-PA) wrote to committee leaders to express the need to expand the list of witnesses for the full committee hearing on the Federal Communications Commission’s...


Pallone & Doyle Ask E&C GOP to Invite Additional Witnesses To September Net Neutrality Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Doyle (D-PA) wrote to committee leaders to express the need to expand the list of witnesses for the full committee hearing on the Federal Communications Commission’s...


MARKUP: E&C to Consider Seven Bills from #SubDCCP, #SubEnvironment, and #SubHealth

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), has scheduled a full committee markup on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building to consider legislation that will protect consumers on roadways, modernize the nation’s drinking water infrastructure, and advance public health.


Philadelphia Woman Pleads Guilty to Charges of Causing False Statements to the Federal Election Commission

News Release: Philadelphia Woman Pleads Guilty to Charges of Causing False Statements to the Federal Election Commission.


#FullCmte to Hold Hearing with Leading Edge Providers and ISPs on Ground Rules for Internet

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced a Full Committee hearing entitled, “Ground Rules for the Internet Ecosystem" on Thursday, September 7 at 10 a.m. in 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Walden made the announcement during opening...


Colombian National Sentenced for Illegally Reentering the United States After Deportation

News Release: BOSTON - A Colombian national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.


Senator Carper Opposes Seismic Testing Permits for Future Oil and Gas Drilling Off Delaware’s Coast

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Carper, top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross opposing the issuance of five permits submitted to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...


Pallone & Neal Investigate HHS’s Cruz-Lee Amendment Analysis

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) sent letters to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price and to McKinsey & Company today raising serious concerns over HHS’s analysis of an amendment to Trumpcare offered by Senators...


Nevada One Less Spark One Less Wildfire Campaign Goes on the Road

News Release: RENO, Nev. - The interagency Nevada wildfire awareness team is bringing the One Less Spark One Less Wildfire message to the communities of northern Nevada. The team will travel to several locations along the I-80 corridor over the next ten days to facilitate awareness and education in fire prevention.


#FullCmte to Hold Hearing with Leading Edge Providers and ISPs on Ground Rules for Internet

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced a Full Committee hearing entitled, “Ground Rules for the Internet Ecosystem" on Thursday, September 7 at 10 a.m. in 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Walden made the announcement during opening...


E&C Democratic Leaders on Study of Football Players

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Gene Green (D-TX), Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Digital Commerce & Consumer Protection Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the...


FBI Media Advisory: Military Recruiting Event on Wednesday, July 26th

News Release: FBI Media Advisory: Military Recruiting Event on Wednesday, July 26th.


House Passes Critical Bill Aligning Policies to Ensure Access to Home Infusion

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3178, the Medicare Part B Improvement Act of 2017, by voice vote.


Houston Father and Son each Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Violations

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Houston father and son were each sentenced to federal prison for federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Opening Statement of Senator Carper: Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee: Developing and Deploying Advanced Clean Energy Technologies

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety held the hearing, “Developing and Deploying Advanced Clean Energy Technologies." Below is the opening statement of Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, as prepared for delivery...


#FullCmte to Hold Hearing with Leading Edge Providers and ISPs on Ground Rules for Internet

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced a Full Committee hearing entitled, “Ground Rules for the Internet Ecosystem" on Thursday, September 7 at 10 a.m. in 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Walden made the announcement during opening...