News published on Federal Newswire in July 2021

News from July 2021


Energy & Commerce Committee to Hold Member Day Hearing Next Tuesday

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) announced today that the Committee will hold a fully virtual Member Day Hearing on issues within the Committee’s jurisdiction in the 117th Congress on Tuesday, July 13, at 11 am (EDT). The...


FEMA Extends Deadline for Federal Assistance to July 23

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - At the request of Gov. Beshear, FEMA has extended the deadline for severe-storm survivors to register for help. The deadline to apply is now July 23.


Release: Summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is advising the public that we have added Malaysia to the list of regions that APHIS considers to be affected with African swine fever (ASF). APHIS has taken this action because of confirmation of ASF in ...


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A pharmaceutical sales representative today admitted he conspired to defraud New Jersey county health benefits programs and conspired to engage in money laundering and obstruct justice, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


Former Employee of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Indicted for Stealing More Than $10 Million Worth of HIV Medication

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former pharmacy procurement technician was indicted today for stealing prescription HIV medications from the pharmacy of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in East Orange, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


News Release: Washington D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the global ransomware attack believed to be carried out by Russian-linked REvil gang.


Charleston Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Conspiracy

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Charleston woman who conspired with multiple individuals to distribute methamphetamine in 2018 and 2019 was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in federal prison.


Release: HARRISBURG, Pa.- Now that July is here, summer travel is in full swing at Harrisburg International Airport and across the country as more people get vaccinated, score a low fare to their desired destination and return to air travel.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Cornelius Hendrix, age 19, of Starkville, Mississippi, pleaded guilty today to arson within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction.


Energy & Commerce Committee to Hold Member Day Hearing Next Tuesday

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) announced today that the Committee will hold a fully virtual Member Day Hearing on issues within the Committee’s jurisdiction in the 117th Congress on Tuesday, July 13, at 11 am (EDT). The...


News Release: NEW ORLEANS - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans today announced RUSSELL VENNELL, age 59, of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, was charged on July 1, 2021 in a one-count indictment by a federal Grand Jury with making threatening phone calls in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 875(c).


News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the signing of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Fund Management Act (S.409)...


Rodgers Statement on Global Ransomware Attack

News Release: Washington D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the global ransomware attack believed to be carried out by Russian-linked REvil gang.


Fort Bragg Soldier Convicted of Theft of Government Property, Tampering with a Witness, Conspiracy to Commit Marriage Fraud and Naturalization Fraud

News Release: NEW BERN, N.C. - A federal jury convicted a Fort Bragg soldier assigned to 2nd SFAB (Security Force Assistance Brigade) Friday on charges of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, aid and abet naturalization fraud, harboring an alien, visa fraud, theft of government property, along with trying to obstruct the testimony of a witness in an official proceeding.


USDA Designates Two North Dakota Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Energy & Commerce Committee to Hold Member Day Hearing Next Tuesday

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that the Committee will hold a fully virtual Member Day Hearing on issues within the Committee’s jurisdiction in the 117th Congress on Tuesday, July...


Duquesne, PA Felon Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Duquesne, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotic and firearm laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.


DOE Announces $27 Million To Accelerate Ocean Wave Energy Technology To Market

Release: Funding Will Support Marine Energy R&D Projects That Will Diversify America’s Renewable Power Sources, Boost Carbon-Free Electricity


Rodgers Statement on Global Ransomware Attack

News Release: Washington D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the global ransomware attack believed to be carried out by Russian-linked REvil gang.


On the Occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 86th Birthday

Release: I am delighted to extend warm wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 86th birthday on July 6. His Holiness is an inspiration to many around the world who are drawn to his messages of compassion, equality, and inclusivity. I have deep respect and appreciation for His Holiness’ grace,...