News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th NIST Director

Laurie E. Locascio was sworn in today as the fourth Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the 17th director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo.


Earth Week: Climate and Fisheries

Earth Day is April 22, a time to honor and celebrate our incredible planet.


“A Better Chance for Resilience”: Using Hungry Fish to Conserve Coral Reefs

For her Ph.D. research on invasive lionfish, Tye Kindinger spent most days underwater, scuba diving at reefs in the Bahamas. She became familiar with individual fish that she would see while monitoring the reef.


Minority Business Development Agency to Award $2.1 Million to Expand Business Center Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is awarding $2.1 million in federal funding to six grant recipients as part of its MBDA Business Center Program. The program is designed to help minority-owned firms create jobs, compete in the global economy, and grow their businesses.


U.S. Department of Commerce Launches $45 Million FY22 ‘Build to Scale’ Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Regional Innovation Hubs and Invest in Local Business Startups

Today, the U.S. Commerce Department announced the opening of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) FY22 Build to Scale (B2S) program, which is designed to invest in regional economies through scalable business startups.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Support Business Growth in Laurens, South Carolina

This project will promote job creation through sewer upgrades necessary for business expansion.


“Scuba”? It Means Better Visibility, Standards And Security Practices For Government Cloud

“Scuba”? It Means Better Visibility, Standards And Security Practices For Government Cloud


ICE HSI, joint law enforcement partner, investigation results in Iowa man being sentenced to Federal prison for meth trafficking

ICE HSI, joint law enforcement partner, investigation results in Iowa man being sentenced to Federal prison for meth trafficking


ICE HSI Washington, DC teams up with the Virginia State Police to launch "Operation Safe Passage" to detect, deter, and raise awareness of human trafficking

ICE HSI Washington, DC teams up with the Virginia State Police to launch "Operation Safe Passage" to detect, deter, and raise awareness of human trafficking


Missouri man sentenced for enticing a minor for sex, following ICE HSI, joint law enforcement partner, investigation

Missouri man sentenced for enticing a minor for sex, following ICE HSI, joint law enforcement partner, investigation


Texas man charged for smuggling 107 noncitizens inside trailer following ICE HSI, federal partner investigation

Texas man charged for smuggling 107 noncitizens inside trailer following ICE HSI, federal partner investigation


6 men indicted for cocaine trafficking following investigation by ICE HSI, federal partners

6 men indicted for cocaine trafficking following investigation by ICE HSI, federal partners


Helping Coast Guard Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic

Helping Coast Guard Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic


DHS S&T Awards $259M to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Threats

DHS S&T Awards $259M to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Threats


Karon Ransom Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Las Vegas Field Office

Karon Ransom Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Las Vegas Field Office


Robert S. Canestrari Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Seattle Field Office

Robert S. Canestrari Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Seattle Field Office


Jason Reynolds Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service San Diego Field Office

Jason Reynolds Named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service San Diego Field Office


U.S. Leads Seizure of One of the World’s Largest Hacker Forums and Arrests Administrator

U.S. Leads Seizure of One of the World’s Largest Hacker Forums and Arrests Administrator


TSA discovers four firearms in three days in carry-on luggage at Puget Sound area airports

TSA discovers four firearms in three days in carry-on luggage at Puget Sound area airports


TSA at Idaho Falls Regional Airport discovers second firearm of 2022 in traveler’s carry-on luggage

TSA at Idaho Falls Regional Airport discovers second firearm of 2022 in traveler’s carry-on luggage