News published on Federal Newswire in May 2018

News from May 2018


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), announced today a legislative hearing for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Internet of Things Legislation."


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Shane Mann, 30, of Roswell, N.M., pled guilty today in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to violating the federal firearms laws by being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


News Release: (BUTTE, Mont.) - High waters from spring runoff have caused significant damage to Sheep Mountain Road near Clancy, Mont., prompting its temporary closure.


Chairman Smith Opening Statement at Hearing on Jobs and Opportunity: Legislative Options to Address the Jobs Gap

News Release: “Good morning, in April this committee did a deep dive into the jobs gap, which is the difference between what employers need to keep the economy growing and workers in the labor force. Building off our hearings last year, we held three separate hearings with witnesses representing local, employer and...


Port St. Lucie Resident Pleads Guilty to International Firearms Trafficking

News Release: A Port St. Lucie resident pled guilty today to unlawfully exporting firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from South Florida to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


#SubEnergy to Hold Legislative Hearing on Four Nuclear Energy Bills

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), announced today a legislative hearing for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “DOE Modernization: Legislation Addressing Development, Regulation, and Competitiveness of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies."


Colorado Attorney Involved in Stock "Pump and Dump" Scheme Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DIANE DALMY, 63, of Denver, Colorado, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 36 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for her role in a securities fraud scheme.


#FullCmte Announces Details, Bills for Final Markup of Opioid Legislation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), formally announced a markup for Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


#FullCmte Announces Details, Bills for Final Markup of Opioid Legislation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), formally announced a markup for Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), announced today a legislative hearing for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “DOE Modernization: Legislation Addressing Development, Regulation, and Competitiveness of Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies."


Visitor Cited For Graffiti

News Release: SPRINGDALE, UT - Many have heard the phrases, “Take only photographs, leave only footprints," or “Leave No Trace-," both of which apply to our National Parks and sadly, both of which were violated this past weekend in Zion National Park.


McCollum statement at subcommittee markup of FY 2019 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill

News Release: Before I turn to the bill before us, I would like to thank the Chairman and his staff for their collaboration on another successful omnibus.


#SubDCCP to Hold Legislative Hearing on IoT Discussion Draft

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), announced today a legislative hearing for Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Internet of Things Legislation."


News Release: Help us combat the proliferation of sexual exploitation crimes against children.


News Release: FARGO - First Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Reisenauer announced that on May 14, 2018, US District Chief Judge Brian S. Miller, Eastern District of Arkansas, sentenced Kevin Lee Olson, age 57, Fargo, ND to 12 months and one day in a federal prison, to be followed by two years supervised release for Threatening...


McCaskill Urges Administration’s Postal Task Force to Prioritize Reliable Access in Rural Communities, Improved Delivery Times

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill outlined key postal service priorities-including access to post offices in rural communities and actions to address mail delays-in outreach to President Trump’s newly established Postal Task Force. McCaskill serves as the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate committee that is responsible for oversight of the United States Postal Service (USPS).


Thompson, Richmond: Delayed Cyber Strategy Shows DHS is Behind

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), Ranking Members of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, released the below statement on the release of the Department of Homeland Security’s delayed Cybersecurity Strategy.


News Release: ELKO, Nev. - The California Trail Interpretive Center is celebrating “The Rhythm of the Trail" at California Trail Days, an annual event that brings pioneer history to life. Musical performances will be ongoing both days.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the price of prescription drugs...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and DCCP Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) sent a letter to Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-FL) today requesting that Heidi King, the nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic...