News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A New York man was sentenced today to 235 months in prison for enticing and transporting a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity, and for receiving images of child sexual abuse from another minor, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Sen. Murray, Sec. Walsh Hear from Washington state Union Workers, Push for PRO Act and Workers First Economy

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, and union workers for a roundtable in Seattle discussing the importance of protecting...


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH on April 20

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States Announces Commitments at Seventh Our Ocean Conference

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...


Release: The United States welcomes Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová’s announcement today to begin negotiating a bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement. When concluded, this agreement will deepen our close security partnership, further strengthen cooperation in NATO operations, and together, contribute to continued growth in Transatlantic security.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Cabell County Woman Sentenced for Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Cabell County woman was sentenced today to two years in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release, for use of a telephone to facilitate drug trafficking.


FAA Administrator: 'General aviation airports are vital to this community and to communities throughout our nation.'

Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen recently toured Denton Enterprise Airport in Denton, Texas to highlight President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will fund work at many rural airports.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Antonio Nunez III (34, Palmetto) to 20 years and 10 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin and 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Nunez had pleaded guilty on Oct. 31, 2019.


News Release: DHS is fundamentally a department of partnerships. Our ability to execute our critical mission relies on the strength of our partnerships with you and our other key partners across the public and private sectors. Every day, you serve on the front lines to keep our communities safe. We are committed to ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support you need to continue doing so successfully.


Ecorse Man Sentenced on Charges of Mail Fraud

News Release: DETROIT - An Ecorse resident was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to committing mail fraud by executing a scheme to defraud his employer, Hankyu Hanshin Express, Inc., announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.


Abingdon Man to Serve More Than 17 Years for  Trafficking Methamphetamine

News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - Ralph Allen Phillips, Jr., 62, was sentenced today to 210 months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.


News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site invites area high school students ages 14-18 to apply for a spot in its free, selective Summer Youth Leadership Institute. Now in its thirteenth year, the 2022 institute will meet at the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a recognition ceremony held on Friday, July 15.


Justice Department Finds Conditions at Mississippi State Penitentiary Violate the Constitution

News Release: The Justice Department concluded today, based upon a thorough investigation, that there is reasonable cause to believe that conditions and practices at the Mississippi State Penitentiary (also known as Parchman) violate the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Assistant Attorney ...


The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today asked the U.S. Department of Health and...