News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News Release: In an indictment unsealed today, a federal grand jury in Del Rio, Texas, indicted a tax return preparer for willfully helping clients file false tax returns with the IRS.

Air Plan Approval; Nevada; Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability discussed on April 21 by Environmental Protection Agency

By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

BIS Takes Enforcement Action Against Russian Cargo Airline Operating in Violation of U.S. Export Controls

News Release: Today, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew S. Axelrod issued an order temporarily denying all export privileges for the Russian cargo aircraft carrier Aviastar due to ongoing violations of the comprehensive export controls imposed on Russia by the Commerce Department. Headquartered in Moscow, Aviastar provides a variety of cargo services to Russia.

Iowa City Man Sentenced to Prison for Firearm Charges

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - An Iowa City man, John Curtis Vest-Walker, age 35, was sentenced yesterday in federal court to 37 months in prison for Drug User in Possession of a Firearm, False Statement During a Purchase of a Firearm, and Conspiracy. Vest-Walker was ordered to serve three years of supervised release to follow his prison term and immediately pay $300 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

2022-2023 Plan of Action for Environmental Cooperation under the United States-Singapore Memorandum of Intent on Environmental Cooperation

Release: The Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Singapore adopted the following Plan of Action (POA) for 2022 and 2023 on April 22, 2022, during a Biennial Review of the status of cooperation under the United States-Singapore Memorandum of Intent (MOI) on Environmental Cooperation.

The Secretary’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.

United States Announces Commitments at Seventh Our Ocean Conference

News Release: The seventh Our Ocean Conference – hosted by the Republic of Palau and the United States –brought together governments and non-state actors to make concrete commitments to protect ocean health and security. The United States announced more than 110 commitments, from 14 agencies and offices, worth nearly ...

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke today with French MFA Secretary General Francois Delattre, German MFA State Secretary Andreas Michaelis, Italian MFA Secretary General Ettore Sequi, and UK Minister of State for Europe and North America ...

Mexican Posse Gang Members Sentenced to Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking

News Release: MILWAUKEE - John G. McGarry, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Drug Enforcement Administration-Wisconsin, and U.S. Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on April 21, 2022, U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller sentenced two Milwaukee men, both of whom identified as Mexican Posse gang members, to federal prison for drug and firearm offenses.

US Department of Labor obtains court order to stop New Jersey employer’s retaliation against workers who assert their wage rights

By DOL Newswire | Apr 22, 2022

News Release: LYNDHURST, NJ - Week after week, a worker at Advantix Logistics Corp. kept finding paychecks short of their expectations. After several complaints to a supervisor, the company responded by firing the worker. When the worker raised concerns that the final paycheck did not include all wages earned, the company threatened continued retaliation.

Bill H.R.7545 introduced, referred to Ways and Means committee on April 21

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Advisory Committee Open Session on Management Strategy Evaluation for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna discussed on April 21 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Nevada Man Indicted In Multi-Million Dollar Fraudulent Check Scheme

News Release: LAS VEGAS - A federal grand jury in Las Vegas returned an indictment Wednesday charging a Nevada man with using fraudulent checks to steal money from victims’ bank accounts. Michael Zeto, 76, of Las Vegas, is charged in a 20-count indictment with wire fraud, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He made his initial court appearance yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.

E&C Announces Budget Hearing with Energy Secretary Granholm

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL) announced today that the Energy Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Thursday, April 28, at 10 a.m. (EDT) with Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the fiscal year 2023 budget request for DOE. The hearing is entitled, “The Fiscal Year 2023 DOE Budget."

$800 Million in Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

News Release: Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his premeditated, unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war on Ukraine, the ceaseless bombardment of Ukraine’s cities and critical infrastructure by Russia’s forces has created one of the fastest-growing humanitarian crises in decades. This is a tragic and ...

Missing Child, Fugitive Mother Located by U.S. Marshals in Stockton, NY