News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


Remarks as Prepared for the Launch of Net Zero World

Release: Secretary Granholm Remarks as Prepared for the


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Passaic County Woman Admits Role in Drug Conspiracy and Distribution of Fentanyl

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Passaic County, New Jersey, woman today admitted participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.


News Release: EL PASO - Today a federal grand jury in El Paso returned an indictment charging an El Paso man with trafficking in drugs and illegal possession of firearms.


Chairs DeFazio and Payne Applaud Final Rule to Expand Federal Oversight of Nation’s Natural Gas Gathering Pipelines

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) release of a final rule establishing safety measures for onshore natural gas gathering pipelines...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of H.R. 1218 and H.R. 2501...


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for passing their bipartisan Countering Human Trafficking Act and...


Troy Man Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Sherrod Johnson, aka “Rod," age 28, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to possessing heroin with intent to distribute it on two separate occasions in 2019 and 2020, and to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in 2020.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A Garland man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for his role in a so-called “mystery shopper" mail fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Markup of Communications and Technology Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of H.R. 1218 and H.R. 2501...


News Release: Washington, D.C.-Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Communications and Technology, Bob Latta (R-OH), delivered remarks during a Committee markup of two bipartisan bills on improving spectrum policy and data mapping.


Former Employee of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Admits Stealing HIV Medication

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former pharmacy procurement technician today admitted 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.


Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possession of Loaded Sawed-Off Shotgun

News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A convicted felon was sentenced today to three years and six months in prison for unlawfully possessing a sawed-off shotgun, which was recovered during a traffic stop in Searchlight, Nevada.


U.S. Announcements on World Leaders Summit Forest and Land Use Event

Release: On Nov. 2, 2021, world leaders gathered to commit to ambitious action to reduce emissions and enhance carbon sequestration from forests and other ecosystems. This action is critical to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.


News Release: The Department of Energy recently launched a new $9 million effort-the Energy Storage for Social Equity Initiative (ES4SE)-to assist as many as 15 underserved and frontline communities to leverage energy storage as a means of increasing resilience and maximizing energy flexibility. This funding will help promote an equitable clean energy transition, advance more affordable and reliable electricity, and support the Biden Administration’s Justice40 goals.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing to review programs at the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and highlight the need for reauthorization.