News published on Federal Newswire in November 2021

News from November 2021


Capt. Phip’s Seafood Sentenced for Federal Visa Fraud Charge Resulting in Foreign Workers Being Paid Lower Wages Than Those to Which They Were Entitled

News Release: Owner Jamie Harrington Also Sentenced for Knowingly Hiring Approximately 89 Undocumented Foreign Workers to Work at Harrington-Controlled Companies.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


E&C Announces Hearing on Interagency Proposal to Regulate Fentanyl-Related Substances

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances."


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement following President Joe Biden's announcement to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve...


Biden Administration Continues to Miss the Mark in Addressing American Energy Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI), and Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) released the following statement on the administration’s announcement that it will release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Reclamation awards $9.9 million to 31 Tribes for drought response water projects

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that 31 tribes in 12 states will receive $9.9 million through the Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Program.


News Release: Defendant Accused of Using Chemical Irritant Against Officers, and Later, Smashing Window With Bat.


Let’s Talk Turkey: Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just days away and for those worried about preparing this special meal, don’t worry, USDA is here to help.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 10:30 a.m. (EST) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Overdose Crisis: Interagency Proposal to Combat Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances."


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Nov. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USPTO implements the Trademark Modernization Act

Regulations implementing the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) will go into effect on December 18, 2021.


Christmas Tree Permits Available for BLM Wyoming Public Lands

Permits may be purchased between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. from any BLM Wyoming field office. The cost for a permit is $5 to $10 per tree, depending on location. Up to a maximum of five Christmas trees can be purchased by an individual for personal use.