News published on Federal Newswire in March 2020

News from March 2020


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement today urging water utility companies across the country to avoid shutting off water service in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak...


Henderson Man with Prior Manslaughter Conviction Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison After Shooting

News Release: GREENVILLE - United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced QUINDARIUS DANTE RAINEY 30, of Henderson to 7 years imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a markup on Thursday, March 12, at 9 a.m. in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House...


News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivers the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup titled, “Markup of Media Diversity and Public Safety Bills."


Walden Urges Colleagues to Work Together to Promote Media Diversity and Public Safety

News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivers the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup titled, “Markup of Media Diversity and Public Safety Bills."


Payroll Tax Executive Sentenced for His Role in a $9 Million Scheme

News Release: St. Louis - David L. Downey, 51, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for federal charges stemming from his scheme to defraud which caused losses of $9.4 million to clients of his payroll service business and the Internal Revenue Service. Downey appeared today in front of United States District Judge Catherine D. Perry.


News Release: In Austin today, a federal judge sentenced 21-year-old Candido Rodriguez, III, to 92 months in federal prison for assaulting a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officer last year, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division.


Ohio County woman admits to drug conspiracy

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Terri Lea Blankenship, of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to drug distribution, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Athens Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge yesterday sentenced an Athens man for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clay Morris and Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.


Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request FDA Briefing on Coronavirus’ Impact on Drug and Medical Supplies

News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. asking a series of questions and requesting a briefing on the potential impact the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could have on the supply of safe drugs and other medical products in the United States.


Kinston Man Sentenced for Human-Trafficking-Related Offense

News Release: GREENVILLE - United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced KORTNEY DONNELL CREWS, 32, of Kinston, North Carolina to 120 months’ imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.


East Hartford Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Heroin Cut with Horse Tranquilizer

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALEXANDER PENA, 28, of East Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 87 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking heroin.


Pallone & Schakowsky: Cruise Industry Should Fully Refund Passengers Who Cancel Trips Due to Coronavirus

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement today after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all travelers should avoid cruises...


News Release: Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (S.1822 ):


News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. asking a series of questions and requesting a briefing on the potential impact the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could have on the supply of safe drugs and other medical products in the United States.


U.S. And Australia Strengthen Fuel Security With New SPR Arrangement

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States and Australia have signed a milestone arrangement that lays the groundwork for Australia to lease space in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to store and access Australian owned oil, strengthening international energy security and resiliency.


DOE Statement on Upcoming SPR Crude Oil Sale

Release: *On the record, attributable to DOE Spokeswoman, Jess Szymanski


Federal customs and border protection officer charged with smuggling 17 kilograms of cocaine

News Release: ATLANTA - Ivan Van Beverhoudt has been arraigned on federal charges relating to importation of cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued the following statement today after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all travelers should avoid cruises...


Warsaw, Indiana Man Sentenced

News Release: For Possession of Child Pornography. SOUTH BEND - Jonathan Roberts, age 33, of Warsaw, Indiana was sentenced before U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. Roberts was sentenced to 63 months in prison, 5 years of supervised...