News published on Federal Newswire in March 2021

News Release: Elvin German Arrested for Submitting in Excess of 250 Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Applications.

Griffith Remarks at the Oversight and Investigations Hearing on COVID-19 Vaccines

News Release: Washington, D.C.-House Energy and Commerce Oversight & Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing on COVID-19 vaccines.

Cypriot Hacker Sentenced to Prison

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Joshua Polloso Epifaniou, 22, of Nicosia, Cyprus was sentenced today in the Northern District of Georgia by U.S. District Judge Mark H. Cohen to 12 months and one day in prison, on top of the nearly four years Epifaniou has already served in custody since his arrest in Cyprus in May...

Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Biden Administration Actions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 17, 2021

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery at today's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on, “Leading the Way Forward: Biden Administration Actions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations", are enclosed below...

Pallone Remarks at Hearing on Biden Administration Actions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery at today's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on, “Leading the Way Forward: Biden Administration Actions to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations", are enclosed below...

Former Development Manager Sentenced for Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: PROVIDENCE, RI - A former construction project manager for a Newport-based real estate development company who admitted, on the eve of trial, that he executed a nearly two-year long scheme to defraud his employer, banks, and construction companies of more than $200,000, which he used to fund the purchase of a boat, pay yacht club fees and scuba diving expenses, and to take trips to Florida, Jamaica, Mexico, and Grand Cayman, was sentenced today to 42 months in federal prison.

Rodgers Remarks at the Health Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Access to Health Care in U.S. Territories

News Release: Washington, D.C.-House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Health Subcommittee hearing on protecting access to health care in United States territories.

Guthrie Remarks at the Health Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Access to Health Care in U.S. Territories

News Release: Washington, D.C.-House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Health Subcommittee hearing on protecting access to health care in United States territories.

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

By USDA Newswire | Mar 17, 2021

Release: Washington - In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The plan is driven by science, data, and public health to improve the effectiveness of our nation's fight against COVID-19 and to restore trust, accountability and a sense of common purpose in our response to the pandemic.

On the Passing of John Pombe Magufuli

By State Newswire | Mar 17, 2021

Release: We extend our condolences to Tanzanians mourning the passing of President John Pombe Magufuli. We will continue to work with the Government of Tanzania to improve ties between the American and Tanzanian people. The United States remains committed to continuing to support Tanzanians as they advocate for respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and work to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that Tanzania can move forward on a democratic and prosperous path.

GPS Tracking Device Aids in Raleigh Man’s Prosecution

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - A Raleigh man was sentenced today to 71 months in federal prison for robbing the BP Gas station located at 4330 Louisburg Road in Raleigh.

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Request Information on SolarWinds Cyber Attack

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett...

Chairman Nadler Floor Statement in Support of H.J.Res. 17, Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following remarks, as prepared, on the House floor in support of H.J.Res. 17, a joint resolution that would remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)...

On Senate Floor, Portman Urges Colleagues to Support Upcoming Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Theft of U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Research & Intellectual Property by Global Competitors

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed his investigation as then-Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) which showed the rampant theft of U.S. taxpayer-funded...

Wyden, Baldwin, Van Hollen, Bennet, Booker Introduce Bill to Jumpstart Economic Recovery, Fund Six Months of Wages

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 17, 2021

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., and Cory A. Booker, D-N.J., today introduced legislation to jumpstart the economic recovery by immediately financing six months of wages and supportive services for eligible jobless workers.

Republican E&C Leaders Send Letter to Pallone Calling for Upcoming Hearings to Address Energy Emergencies Around the Country, Not Just Texas

News Release: Washington, D.C.-House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), along with Subcommittee on Energy Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA), sent a letter to Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank...

Rodgers Remarks at the Oversight and Investigations Hearing on COVID-19 Vaccines

News Release: Washington, D.C.-House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing on COVID-19 vaccines.

Guthrie Remarks at the Health Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Access to Health Care in U.S. Territories

News Release: Washington, D.C.-House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie delivered opening remarks at Wednesday’s Health Subcommittee hearing on protecting access to health care in United States territories.

Projects throughout the Western United States receive $42.4 million in grants from Reclamation to conserve and use water more efficiently

By Interior Newswire | Mar 17, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is awarding $42.4 million in grants to 55 projects throughout 13 states. These projects will improve the water reliability for these communities by using water more efficiently and power efficiency improvements that water supply reliability and generate more hydropower. The projects are anticipated to conserve more than 98,000 acre-feet of water per year.

ICYMI: Barrasso Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Pipelines