News published on Federal Newswire in August 2021

News from August 2021


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of passing the budget resolution that will allow congressional committees to begin work on the Build Back Better Act...


Pallone Floor Remarks in Support of the Budget Resolution Kick-starting Work on the Build Back Better Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of passing the budget resolution that will allow congressional committees to begin work on the Build Back Better Act...


First of 3 Brothers Sentenced for Attempting to Steal Guns from Federal Firearms Licensees

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment on a charge of conspiracy, United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


Quincy Man Sentenced to 192 Months Federal Prison For Enticing A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Constantino Charrez, 27, of Quincy, Florida was sentenced to 192 months federal prison for coercing or enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. The sentenced was announced by Jason R. Coody, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


Orlando Man Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm

News Release: Orlando, FL - U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Leo Joshua Nieves-Ramirez (24, Orlando) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Nieves-Ramirez to forfeit a SCCY 9mm pistol and 7 rounds of ammunition, which were involved in or used in the offense.


Repeat Offender Convicted Of Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - On Friday, a federal jury convicted James Bates (50, of Las Vegas) - who previously had been convicted of multiple felonies in Clark County, Nevada and Broward County, Florida - for unlawful possession of a firearm following a drug transaction.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - With the most recent inflation report showing prices rising faster than paychecks, families are falling behind-and with Democrats’ spending, press reports and experts are noting there’s no end in sight.


Georgia man sentenced for his role in a drug distribution operation

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Joel Jimenez, of Cartersville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 65 months of incarceration for his role in a drug distribution operation, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced a Notice of Sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). DOE intends to sell up to 20 million barrels of crude oil from the SPR. This notice of sale is to fulfill...


News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - David Sierra Orozco, 31, a Mexican national and recent resident of Georgia, was sentenced today to 144 months in prison for possessing child pornography. A federal jury found Orozco guilty of the charge on March 23, 2021, following a two-day trial.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell appeared on FOX, CNN and MSNBC earlier today to encourage people to stay safe during Henri and discuss FEMA’s readiness to assist impacted states. FEMA’s Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery, David Bibo, spoke with the Weather Channel about current storm conditions and response.


Week ending August 8: Transportation Department publishes 17 notices

There were 17 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: Labor Department publishes 6 notices

There were six notices published by the Labor Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: Justice Department publishes 15 notices

There were 15 notices published by the Justice Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: 16 notices published by Interior Department

There were 16 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: Federal Reserve System publishes 11 notices

There were 11 notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: Energy Department publishes 35 notices

There were 35 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: Commerce Department publishes 58 notices

There were 58 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending August 8: Agriculture Department publishes 17 notices

There were 17 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending August 8, according to the Federal Register.


Transportation Department publishes 62 notices in July

There were 62 notices published by the Transportation Department in July, according to the Federal Register.