News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

There was activity on three bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on April 27.

Rodgers to Secretary Becerra: HHS Must Abandon its Political Agenda and Rebuild Trust with the American People

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on HHS’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

Man Convicted for Defrauding American Express

News Release: A federal jury in the Eastern District of New York convicted a California man today for defrauding American Express of more than $4.7 million and money laundering.

McCaul Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with Secretary Blinken

News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Homeland Security Department discusses Screening Requirements for Carriers on April 27

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 28, 2022

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Federal Firearms Charges Brought Against 6 Fresno Residents Arrested in Operation No Fly Zone

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned four indictments today against six Fresno residents as a result of Operation No Fly Zone that sought to address a rise in the number of shootings and homicides in Fresno, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

New U.S. APEC Business Advisory Council Member Appointment

News Release: The United States welcomes the appointment of Dominic Ng, Chairman and CEO of East West Bank, to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC).

Sharp: Oklahoma sisters 'showed no regard for human life'

By Trina Thomas | Apr 28, 2022

Three sisters from Oklahoma received a prison sentence for crimes committed in a 2018 Walker County shooting.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water and Road Improvements to Boost Industrial Job Growth in Matagorda County, Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the Matagorda Waste Disposal & Water Supply Corporation, Matagorda, Texas, to support industrial growth in Matagorda County. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Energy Department discusses Transmission Planning and Cost Management; Notice of Technical Conference on April 27

By DOE Newswire | Apr 28, 2022

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department discusses Commercial Driver's License Standards: Application for Exemption; Daimler Trucks North America on April 27

By US DOT Newswire | Apr 28, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Guthrie: “I Am Increasingly Concerned that HHS Has Lost its Way Since President Biden Took Office.”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on HHS’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

History Highlight: APHIS Begins Overseeing Ag Biotech

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2022

Genetic modification of plants—in the form of methods like crossbreeding—is as old as agriculture itself, but starting in the 70s and 80s, advanced scientific technologies like recombinant DNA opened the door to new possibilities.

Labor Department discusses Data Users Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting and Agenda on April 27

By DOL Newswire | Apr 28, 2022

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

State Department discusses 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Affidavit of Identifying Witness on April 27

The US State Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Nez: Secretary of Energy's visit demonstrates 'commitment to the Navao Nation and our people'

By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 28, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm recently paid a visit to the Navajo Nation in Arizona and the Las Vegas Valley in Nevada to address the future of renewable energy in the U.S.

Two charged in $10M Medicare fraud/kickback scheme

News Release: HOUSTON - A home health agency owner and patient recruiter have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit, committing health care fraud and conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Horn of Africa

News Release: In Geneva at the High-Level Roundtable for the Horn of Africa Drought, the United States announced more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa region.  This funding will be used to respond to the humanitarian needs from the devastating drought and to address the ...

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Workforce Training and Business Development in Southwest Ohio

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, to establish a Workforce & Business Development Center that will serve underserved communities in Clark, Greene, and Montgomery counties. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

Texas Man and Arkansas Woman Arrested for Running Illegal Money Transmitting Business