News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests discussed on April 20 by Energy Department

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


News Release: NASHVILLE - A 21-count superseding indictment unsealed Wednesday charges 12 individuals with conspiring to violate federal firearms statutes, including dealing in firearms without a license; transporting and receiving firearms into another state; making false statements to a federally licensed firearm...


Bills addressed by Judiciary Committee on April 21

There was activity on seven bills related to the Judiciary Committee on April 21.


Former Leader of Boston Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A former leader of the Boston Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced yesterday on racketeering charges.



News Release: WASHINGTON— Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of April 14, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.



Philadelphia Felon Found Guilty by Jury of Illegally Possessing a Firearm During June 2020 Civil Unrest

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Steven Pennycooke, 36, of Philadelphia, PA, was convicted after trial of a single count of possession of a firearm by a felon arising from a looting incident during the period of civil unrest and mandatory curfew in the City of Philadelphia in Spring 2020.


Emergency Closure of All Wilderness Campgrounds Due to Fire Danger

News Release: SALT FLAT, TEXAS -- Guadalupe Mountains National Park is closing all wilderness campgrounds until further notice due to extreme fire danger and increased wildfire activity throughout the area. The Southwest area of New Mexico and far west Texas are experiencing high to extreme fire danger and increased wildfire activity throughout the area.


News Release: Defendant Solicited a “Swatting" Attack at Victim 1’s Family Home as Part of His Cyberstalking Activities; Singh Also Targeted Victim 2, Who He Perceived to be a Romantic Rival.


Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation

News Release: Dear President Biden: We write to thank you for your commitment to cutting the cost and increasing the supply of high-quality child care for families across the country. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate shortages, with parents unable to find child care and businesses struggling to find...


Brockton Man Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Spanned Across Southeastern Massachusetts

News Release: BOSTON - A Brockton man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy that spanned from Boston to Brockton to Cape Cod.


Following Push from Murray, Biden Administration Announces Income-Driven Repayment Fix for Student Loan Borrowers

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s announcement of a retroactive payment correction waiver for the income-driven repayment (IDR) system-which...


There was activity on five bills related to the Armed Services Committee on April 21.


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


Senator Murray Statement on Kentucky and Florida’s Unconstitutional Abortion Bans

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on the 15-week abortion ban that the Kentucky legislature enacted last night, which goes into effect immediately, and the 15-week abortion ban that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law today. Both laws fail to even provide an exception for rape, incest, or human trafficking.


News Release: AUGUSTA, GA: Four defendants are awaiting sentencing after admitting they participated in an operation that used pill presses to package and distribute illegal drugs.


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


News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the winners of the 2022 DHS Secretary’s Awards, which will honor 876 employees from all 9 DHS component agencies and headquarters across 26 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Vietnam. These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.


Transportation Department discusses Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Airobotics, Inc. on April 20

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