News published on Federal Newswire in May 2021

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Joshua Preston, 32, of Johnson, Vermont, was arrested yesterday on a Criminal Complaint alleging that he possessed with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base in March of 2020. At the time of his arrest, Preston possessed additional controlled substances he intended to distribute. Preston’s initial appearance in federal court has not yet been scheduled.

Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support and Resources to ISIS

News Release: Jacksonville, FL - A Florida man pleaded guilty today to attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, also known as ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization since 2014.

Hice Markup Statement on the Integrity Committee Transparency Act

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a markup on the Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021 (H.R. 2681), which was introduced by Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) and Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Connolly (D-Va.).

Bluefield Doctor Sentenced to Federal Prison on Misbranding Charge

News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A family medicine physician in Bluefield, Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to one month in prison on a charge of misbranding Schedule II controlled substances to three individuals, two of whom his office staff called “back door patients.".

Grand Canyon Urges Visitors to Hike Safely

By Interior Newswire | May 13, 2021

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Hikers and backpackers hiking in the inner canyon are strongly encouraged to be prepared for excessively hot temperatures-greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit this spring and summer season. Hikers attempting rigorous distances, such as ‘Rim to Rim’ through the inner canyon, must be self-reliant and understand their own physical limitations to prevent emergency situations for themselves and responders.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Seeks Talented Teens for Summer Leadership Institute

By Interior Newswire | May 13, 2021

News Release: Contact: Ajena Rogers. RICHMOND, Va. - Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites area high school students ages 14-18 to apply for a spot in its free, selective virtual Summer Youth Leadership Institute. Now in its twelfth year, the 2021 institute will meet online Tuesday, July 6 through Friday...

E&C Republican Leaders Welcome Call From Scientists Wanting An Investigation Into COVID-19’s Origins

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In today’s edition of Science, 18 scientists joined in an open letter entitled, “Investigate the origins of COVID-19." House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee...

TSA is prepared for summer travel out of Harrisburg International Airport as multiple initiatives are in place due to the pandemic

By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2021

Release: HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint experience will look much different to passengers who have not flown since the start of the pandemic, and individuals flying out of Harrisburg International Airport this spring and summer should be prepared for those changes.

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business

By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2021

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that 2JM Produce LLC satisfied a $3,563 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.

Woman Charged with Bringing More Than 5 Kilo of Cocaine on Flight from Puerto Rico to Connecticut

News Release: Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and William S. Walker, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Boston, today announced that HECMARIELIZ CRUZ-ACEVEDO, 22, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, has been charged in a federal criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Boost Workforce Development at Spoon River College in Illinois

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Spoon River College, Canton, Illinois, to purchase training equipment and renovate the college’s Vocational & Technical Education Center (VOTEC). This EDA grant is expected to create 275 jobs, retain 125 jobs, and generate $500,000 in private investment.

Pallone and Eshoo on House Passage of 13 Health Care Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement after the House of Representatives passed 13 health care bills this week...

Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Superfund Provisions in the CLEAN Future Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “The CLEAN Future Act: Superfund Proposals to Advance Cleanups, Equity, and Climate Resilience:"

Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Modernize Film Permitting on Public Lands

By DOE Newswire | May 13, 2021

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), introduced the Federal Interior Land Media Act (FILM Act). This legislation will modernize film permitting on public lands to keep pace with changing technology and social media. It will also eliminate burdensome and unnecessary regulations.

Leader Rodgers Calls for Accountability Within the Superfund Program

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing on Superfund sites.

Leader Rodgers Calls for Accountability Within the Superfund Program

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing on Superfund sites.

Leader McKinley Calls on Biden Administration to Follow Trump Administration’s Superfund Site Clean-Up Successes

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing on Superfund sites, Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) advocated for the Biden administration to build on the successes made by the Trump administration.

Pallone and Eshoo on House Passage of 13 Health Care Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement after the House of Representatives passed 13 health care bills this week...

Pallone and Eshoo on House Passage of 13 Health Care Bills

By DOE Newswire | May 13, 2021

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement after the House of Representatives passed 13 health care bills this week...

E&C Republican Leaders Welcome Call From Scientists Wanting An Investigation Into COVID-19’s Origins