News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


DOS-KOR offers new grant application process starting April 8

Request for Statement of Interest (ROK Seoul - FY2022) grant opened on April 8.


Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Agricultural H-2A Workers

News Release: A woman in Florida pleaded guilty today to a federal racketeering conspiracy that victimized Mexican agricultural workers admitted into the United States under the H-2A temporary visa program. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg for the Middle District of Florida made the announcement.


Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Zeya Travel to Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic

News Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, accompanied by Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Sara Minkara, will visit Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, April 11-16.


News Release: A former Dallas police officer was sentenced Thursday evening to 30 months in federal prison for lying to federal agents about his role in obstructing an FBI investigation into a nightclub magnate later convicted of a massive drug conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA - Noah Jacob Graham, of Philippi, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Cyantraniliprole; Pesticide Tolerances on April 7

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A Ukrainian man was sentenced today in the Western District of Washington to five years in prison for his criminal work in the hacking group FIN7.


South Atlantic Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings discussed on April 7 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Oglala Man Found Guilty of Possession of Body Armor by a Violent Felon

News Release: United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that Kane Youngman, age 26, of Oglala, South Dakota, was found guilty of Possession of Body Armor by a Violent Felon following a federal jury trial in Rapid City. The verdict was returned on April 7, 2022.


Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Overdose Death

News Release: SAN JOSE, Calif. - Xavier Robledo was sentenced in federal court today to 96 months in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused overdoses in two people and killed one, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon and United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge Beth L. Freeman.


Mace: No Child Attending Public School Should be Subject to Government Indoctrination

News Release: WASHINGTON - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Ranking Member Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened today’s hearing by championing the importance of Americans’ First Amendment rights and emphasized how Congress should never infringe on the public’s freedom of speech. Public institutions of higher education...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA-NRCS grant application closes on May 27

Pacific Islands Area Fiscal Year 2022 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Notice of Funding Opportunity grant opened on April 8.


Interior Department discusses Self-Regulation of Class II Gaming on April 7

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-IND offers new grant application process starting April 8

Gastrodiplomacy - Exploring the U.S.-India Partnership Fusion Fod grant opened on April 8.


Holyoke, Massachusetts Man Indicted for Selling Fentanyl and Heroin in Bennington County, Vermont

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that John Pena Baez, 18, of Holyoke, Massachusetts has been indicted on drug distribution charges. Pena Baez pleaded not guilty today in United States District Court in Burlington, Vermont. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle ordered Pena Baez detained pending trial, which has not been scheduled.


Counselor Chollet’s Meeting with NUG Representatives

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price...


News Release: PROVIDENCE, RI - A Dominican national living in Providence faces sentencing in U.S. District Court and deportation proceedings after pleading guilty today to drug trafficking, firearm, and illegal reentry charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


Upland Man Arrested on Indictment Alleging He Distributed Fentanyl to Victim Who Soon Afterward Died from Overdose

News Release: RIVERSIDE, California - A San Bernardino County man was arrested today on a federal grand jury indictment that alleges he sold fentanyl to a woman last year who soon afterward suffered a fatal overdose from the powerful synthetic opioid.