News published on Federal Newswire in April 2022

News from April 2022


Release: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Chair of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the FY 2023 Budget Request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.


Implementation of Household Goods Working Group Recommendations discussed on April 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Vilsack: USDA announcement to help 'reduce energy prices and tackle rising consumer prices'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is stepping up its efforts to implement President Joe Biden’s proposal to become energy independent by increasing the production of homegrown biofuels.


The US Energy Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There was activity on two bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on April 26.



The Department of Justice and Virgin Islands U.S. Attorney Announce National Crime Victims’ Rights Week for the U.S. Virgin Islands

News Release: ST. THOMAS, USVI - In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 24-30, 2022, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of the U.S. Virgin Islands, recognizes crime victims and those individuals, law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and faith-based institutions that have dedicated themselves to serve and assist victims of crime.


US Department of Labor investigation of Boise mall shooting finds security company exposed officers to dangers of workplace violence

News Release: BOISE, ID - A federal investigation has determined that Professional Security Consultants Inc. - a Los Angeles-based security company that provides officers for shopping malls, schools, hotels, hospitals, office buildings and gated communities - repeatedly exposed its employees at the Boise Towne Square mall to workplace violence hazards and failed to follow its own procedures for interacting with armed individuals to enforce the mall’s code of conduct.


May 2022 Notice of Flight Operations

News Release: Hawaii National Park, HAWAIʻI - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2022.


USDA Takes Action to Ensure Continued Rapid Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States

Release: USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is leading a growing response to a large outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). To date, the virus has been confirmed in 29 states, affecting more than 33 million domestic birds. APHIS is working closely with State animal health officials on joint incident responses in each of the affected states.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross and Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III, Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division announced today that Hector Santos-Morales, 32, of Dunkirk, NY, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute, and to distribute, ...


What did Commerce Department publish on April 26?

The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Thank you, Melissa, for that introduction. It’s great to be with all of you today.


There was activity on six bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on April 26.


Monahans Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: ALPINE - Yesterday a Monahans man was sentenced to 120 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm announced United States Attorney Ashley C. Hoff.


Oklahoma Woman Sentenced for Transporting Undocumented Noncitizens

News Release: ALPINE - Yesterday an Oklahoma woman was sentenced to 46 months in prison for her role in transporting undocumented noncitizens.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Canadian Foreign Minister Joly

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly to discuss our close coordination on security and democracy issues around the world. Secretary Blinken noted the United States’ appreciation for Canada’s ...


News Release: SAN JOSE - The Office of the United States Attorney has filed a federal criminal complaint charging Marcus Pardo with a firearm-related crime in connection with a January 2020 shooting death near the corner of Squeri Drive and Clayton Road in San Jose, announced U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced a bill to prohibit Russian and Belarusian foreign nationals from working in Department of Energy (DOE) research facilities for as long as Russian troops, or their allies, remain on Ukrainian soil.


San Francisco Man Charged In Alleged Cryptocurrency Investor Fraud Scheme

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Japheth Dillman was arrested today in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud victims into investing in a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency trading fund, announced U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan and Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Special Agent in Charge Mark H. Pearson.