News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


“PAYOUTS TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H6037-H6038 on Nov. 1


The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING 1ST LIEUTENANT GLEE PITNEY, RECIPIENT OF TEXAS' THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2021 CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION” on Nov. 1.


“TEXT OF AMENDMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S7542-S7571 on Nov. 1


Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Congress. The bill will now go to President Biden for his signature.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Federal investigators recover $106K for 50 employees of vending machine operator after US Department of Labor finds overtime violations

News Release: WEST COVINA, CA – The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $106,245 in overtime back wages and liquidated damages for 50 employees after finding that their Southern California employer made illegal deductions from workers’ wages and calculated workers’ overtime wages improperly.


Investigation recovers $97K in back wages for 137 restaurant workers  whose employer improperly failed to pay for missed or partial ‘meal breaks’

News Release: HONOLULU – Some restaurant industry employers disregard federal wage and hours requirements recklessly making it harder for vulnerable, low-wage workers to earn a living and for law-abiding employers to compete.


U.S. DOE's $300,000 investment in University of Toledo solar research catches attention of PosiGen CEO

The U.S. Department of Energy's $300,000 grant to the University of Toledo in Ohio for solar technology research recently caught the eye of the head of a residential solar PV and energy efficiency solutions company.


'Our frontline officers continue to remain vigilant': CBP officers seize over $960,000 in cocaine at Pharr International Bridge

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) recently intercepted drugs at the Pharr International Bridge Cargo Facility believed to be valued in the neighborhood of $960,500.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Provisions secured by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to bolster our nation’s cyber defenses have passed the House as a part of a bipartisan bill that would significantly upgrade our nation’s infrastructure. The...


Release: 1. We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)...


After wrapping up EU trade deal, U.S. focus turns to Japan, UK to 'restore market orientation and tackle carbon emissions'

After wrapping up a trade agreement with the European Union, the United States now will focus on striking a deal with Japan and the United Kingdom.


Joint Statement on the Release of the OHCHR-EHRC Joint Investigation

Release: 1. We, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, would like to extend our gratitude to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)...


After Passing House, Peters’ $500 Million Provision in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Help Michigan Communities Address Shoreline Erosion and Flooding to Be Signed into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A $500 million provision secured by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to help mitigate the impact of natural disasters has passed the House of Representatives as a part of a bipartisan bill that would significantly...


Release: We are following the reported drone attack targeting the residence of Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhimi. We are relieved to learn the Prime Minister was unharmed. This apparent act of terrorism, which we strongly condemn, was directed at the heart of the Iraqi state. We are in close touch with the Iraqi security...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act which includes...


Release: Senior Advisor for Global Energy Security Amos Hochstein will visit Israel and the West Bank November 7-8. During his trip Senior Advisor Hochstein will meet with Israeli and Palestinian senior officials to discuss energy security. Additionally, he will discuss maritime negotiations with Israeli officials.


News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement after the House passed Biden’s infrastructure scheme...


USFWS grants will ‘restore, conserve and protect Tribal resources'

The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service announced Oct. 21 it will award more than $6 million in Tribal Wildlife Grants to federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native Tribes in 17 states.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A Louisiana man who owns construction and building inspection businesses, along with his brother and sister who were employed by the construction businesses, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to defraud the IRS.