News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Export Sales to China and Mexico

Release: Private exporters reported the following activity.


US Department of Labor, United Support & Memorial for Workplace
Fatalities to sign alliance to raise awareness of workplace safety

US Department of Labor, United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities to sign alliance to raise awareness of workplace safety


FEMA Assigns Over $16 Million for Forests, Natural Reserves and Wildlife Refuges

News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico -Trails, natural pools, reservoirs and even camping areas: these are some of the recreational areas of the Toro Negro State Forest, located on about 8,000 acres of land between central and southern Puerto Rico. The forest has the highest mountain on the island: Cerro Punta.


South Texas man sentenced to more than 7 years for attempting to smuggle assault rifles into Mexico following ICE HSI, and federal partners assisted investigation

South Texas man sentenced to more than 7 years for attempting to smuggle assault rifles into Mexico following ICE HSI, and federal partners assisted investigation


News Release: Today, the United States welcomes the adoption of a resolution at the Organization of American States (OAS) suspending Russia as a Permanent Observer to that institution. With the passage of this resolution, OAS member states demonstrated that we do not stand on the sidelines in the face of the Russian government’s violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses. Our Hemisphere stands with Ukraine.


Haaland: Interior Department develops equity action plan to 'create opportunities' for underserved communities

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently released its first equity action council and plan.


Readout of Ambassador Hussain’s Trip to Bangladesh

Release: U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka, Bangladesh, April 17-20.


ICE announces new policies strengthening protections for detained noncitizens with mental disorders

ICE announces new policies strengthening protections for detained noncitizens with mental disorders


Gilbert man sentenced to prison for PPP fraud following ICE HSI investigation

Gilbert man sentenced to prison for PPP fraud following ICE HSI investigation


ICE arrests 23 known or suspected human rights violators across the US during Operation Safe Nation

ICE arrests 23 known or suspected human rights violators across the US during Operation Safe Nation


NASS inducts two former employees into 2022 Hall of Fame

Today, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) inducted to its Hall of Fame two former employees whose impact continues to influence the agency’s programs.


ICE HSI investigation lands Washington, D.C. man in federal prison for more than 12 years for receipt of child pornography

ICE HSI investigation lands Washington, D.C. man in federal prison for more than 12 years for receipt of child pornography


Southern Arizona army soldier sentenced for possession of child pornography and threatening pretrial services officer following ICE HSI probe

Southern Arizona army soldier sentenced for possession of child pornography and threatening pretrial services officer following ICE HSI probe


Missouri man sentenced to 20 years for producing child pornography following a joint ICE HSI, local law enforcement, investigation

Missouri man sentenced to 20 years for producing child pornography following a joint ICE HSI, local law enforcement, investigation


Looman: Wage and Hour Division won't tolerate 'the exploitation of care workers' in Lancaster case

A Pennsylvania nursing home has been ordered by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to pay more than $1.1 million in back wages and damages to 193 employees.


Champaign sex offender sentenced to 40 years in prison for child exploitation crimes following ICE HSI Chicago investigation

Champaign sex offender sentenced to 40 years in prison for child exploitation crimes following ICE HSI Chicago investigation



New Framework Guides Conservation Action on America’s Central and Eastern Grasslands and Savannas

The plan will accelerate voluntary conservation efforts for the Northern bobwhite quail and the grassland and savanna landscapes that the species calls home.


ICE HSI Baltimore-led investigation results in lengthy sentences for 2 Marylanders who undertook a kidnapping and sex trafficking conspiracy

ICE HSI Baltimore-led investigation results in lengthy sentences for 2 Marylanders who undertook a kidnapping and sex trafficking conspiracy


US investigation leads to return of Madagascar fossils

US investigation leads to return of Madagascar fossils