News published on Federal Newswire in June 2021

News from June 2021


Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3825, the Ending Platform Monopolies Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, during the markup of H.R. 3825, the Ending Platform Monopolies Act...


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 128 months in prison for possession of heroin with intent to distribute, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


Passaic County Residents Admit Drug and Firearm Charges

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Two Passaic County, New Jersey, residents admitted to possessing contraband within a Paterson, New Jersey, home, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.



Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2022 bill.


Uninsured Health Coverage Rates Decline in Majority of U.S. Counties After ACA

News Release: The rates of Americans under 65 without health insurance decreased significantly between 2013 - the year before many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect - and 2019.


Release: QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, you said the U.S. has no better partner or better friend in the world than Germany. Do you really mean that, or is that a lot of wishing thinking on our part as well?


Columbus man admits to role in drug trafficking operation

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Sihrahn Major, II, of Columbus, Ohio, has admitted to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.


News Release: Allegedly submitted fraudulent unemployment claims and loan applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.


News Release: San FRANCISCO - Deryl Craig Morse appeared in United States District Court today to face a federal indictment charging him with being a felon who possessed a loaded firearm and also charging him with possessing with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing methamphetamine, announced Acting United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Craig D. Fair.


Leader Guthrie Shows the Benefits of Medicare Advantage and Harms of Medicare for All

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered opening remarks at Thursday’s Subcommittee hearing on social determinants and health data.


News Release: Defendant possessed a gun and ammunition at playground.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke in opposition to S.J. Res. 13, which is a partisan attempt to overturn a reasonable regulation improving an outdated Equal Employment Opportunity Commission process. The rule Democrats seek to negate is fair, increases transparency, and benefits victims of workplace discrimination.


DeFazio and Pallone Share Details of $715 Billion Surface Transportation and Water Infrastructure Bill Heading to House Floor Next Week

News Release: Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) shared new details of the INVEST in America Act, which is scheduled to be on the House floor next week. The INVEST in America Act will create...


Hearing Wrap Up: Democrats Seek to Give Bureaucrats Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work

News Release: WASHINGTON-Although federal workers have job security and some of the best benefits in America, today the House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a remote hearing on Democrats’ proposal to dramatically expand paid leave for federal employees. Under their proposal, an employee who has worked for...


News Release: Cedar City, Utah - The National Park Service will host the annual Cedar Breaks Wildflower Festival beginning Friday, July 2 and continuing daily through Sunday, July 11. The festival highlights the amazing wildflowers that are blooming in the park’s alpine environment along the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater. The highlight of the festival will be daily Wildflower Walks which will be available four times each day.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered opening remarks at Thursday’s Subcommittee hearing on social determinants and health data.


Federal Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking

News Release: Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin,.


Energy and Commerce Republicans Applaud Bipartisan Bills Passing the House

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy and Commerce subcommittee Republican leaders released the following statements on bills that passed the House this week with bipartisan support.


Leader Rodgers Opening Statement on Social Determinants and Health Data

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Republican Leader for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks today during a Health Subcommittee hearing.