News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


USDOJ-OJP-OVC grant application closes on June 23

OVC FY 2022 VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant grant opened on April 29.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



There was activity on 11 bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on April 28.


CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine and Nab 26 Fugitives

CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine and Nab 26 Fugitives


Springfield Man Pleads Guilty To Distribution Of Fentanyl

News Release: BOSTON - A Springfield man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Worcester to drug trafficking charges involving fentanyl.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Attend OPM’s virtual roadshow and learn about managing a response career

Attend OPM’s virtual roadshow and learn about managing a response career


News Release: The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.


Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Administration’s Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) National Action Plan and Legislative Proposal

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Administration’s Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) National Action Plan and Legislative Proposal


Two Virginia men cited by police after TSA stops them from carrying handguns onto their flights at Dulles Airport on Sunday

Two Virginia men cited by police after TSA stops them from carrying handguns onto their flights at Dulles Airport on Sunday


News Release: Defendant’s Longtime Partner Disguised Herself as UPS Driver, Shot Victim Twice.


DOS-RWA grant application closes on May 27

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) grant opened on April 29.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Office for Victims of Crime, a component of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, presented the Volunteer for Victims Award to Linda Stambaugh, a Court-Appointed Special Advocate from Newell, South Dakota. The award honors individuals for their extraordinary and selfless efforts resulting in positive and lasting changes in the lives of crime victims.


News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 90-day public comment period to collect public comments on the potential environmental impacts associated with proposed amendments to the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project authorized by the BLM in 2015. The BLM will also hold three virtual public meetings on the proposal.


Police cite local man after TSA officers at Norfolk Airport catch him with loaded gun

Police cite local man after TSA officers at Norfolk Airport catch him with loaded gun


US Department of Labor finds St. Louis recycling facility exposed workers to fall, machine hazards, places company in Severe Violator Program

News Release: ST. LOUIS - A workplace safety investigation following a worker’s fatal crushing injuries at a St. Louis recycling facility on Oct. 26, 2021, alleges the company failed to erect guards or barriers to prevent workers from falling into a paper baler and de-energize the conveyor and baler while the worker cleared a jam.


Maryland United States Attorney’s and Drug Enforcement Administration Highlight Efforts in Fight Against Opioid Abuse Amidst Increased Overdose Trends

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Orville O. Greene of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Baltimore District Office are teaming up to publicize the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day being held at various sites across Maryland and the country on Saturday, April 30, 2022.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


ICYMI -- FEMA Administrator Celebrates Earth Day with AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps

ICYMI -- FEMA Administrator Celebrates Earth Day with AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps