News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 31, 2020

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the House section on page H9178 on Dec. 31, 2020


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” on Jan. 1, 2021.


News Release: Whiskeytown News Release. Aug. 20, 2022. Josh Hoines (530) 242-3460. Update on the Kennedy Fire. On Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 a fatal traffic accident on Highway 299 sparked a wildland fire and precipitated a closure and evacuation of the eastern side of Whiskerytown National Recreation Ares (NRA). Multiple...


Granholm: 'The future is bright — and it will be clean'

U.S. Department of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm commented on the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in the House of Representatives.


Price: Three officials 'contributed to Liberia's worsening corruption'

The United States designated three Liberian government officials for their involvement in public corruption.


Regan: EPA 'proud of our long-standing record of support for our small businesses'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan recently acknowledged the organization's "A+" rating on the Fiscal Year 2021 Small Business Procurement Scorecard.



District Court Enjoins Illinois Pharmaceutical Manufacturer from Making and Selling Adulterated Drugs

News Release: A federal court today ordered an Illinois company to stop manufacturing and distributing drugs alleged to be adulterated in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).


El Paso Property Management Company to Pay $107,000 to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

News Release: The Justice Department today announced that Integrity Asset Management LLC, a company that manages approximately 55 multi-family apartment properties in and around El Paso, Texas, has agreed to pay $107,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by charging unlawful fees to servicemembers who terminated their residential leases early and by denying other servicemembers’ requests to terminate their leases.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 2, 2020

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on page H12305 on Jan. 2, 2020


“House of Representatives” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 2, 2020

“House of Representatives“ was published in the Daily Digest section on page D1423 on Jan. 2, 2020


FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Four Corners Fire in Idaho

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Four Corners Fire burning in Idaho.


Bills addressed by Judiciary Committee on Aug. 19

There was activity on three bills related to the Judiciary Committee on Aug. 19.


“THANKING KATIE HETHERINGTON-CUNFER FOR HER DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE 9TH DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E1647 on Jan. 3, 2020


News Release: WASHINGTON-House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) today slammed the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for continuing to award EcoHealth Alliance taxpayer-funded grants and contracts despite being found to have been out of compliance with the terms of their grant.


News Release: On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the humanitarian aid workers who have sacrificed so much to protect and assist the world’s most vulnerable populations. We commend the bravery and compassion of those who put the welfare of others before their own. We are grateful for humanitarians around the world who continue to work in harsh environments, often at great risk to their lives.


News Release: As we approach the six-month mark of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal full-scale war against Ukraine, President Putin’s forces continue their assault, inflicting grievous harm on civilians and causing massive destruction of civilian infrastructure. President Biden has been clear that we will continue to support the people of Ukraine in defending their country from Russia’s aggression for as long as it takes.


US Department of Labor, New Jersey agencies renew alliance  to promote workplace safety, health among employers, workers

News Release: TRENTON- To continue to promote workplace safety and health in New Jersey workplaces, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today joined with the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the New Jersey State Industrial Safety Committee in renewing an alliance to help protect the Garden State’s workers.


US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury issue final rules to clarify federal process to protect against surprise billing

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury today issued final rules concerning standards related to the arbitration process implementing the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan law to protect consumers against surprise medical bills.


News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The flooding in August 2021 was unlike what most people in Middle Tennessee had ever seen. In 12 hours on Aug. 21, between 10 and 15 inches of rain fell on four counties, as much as one-quarter of the total annual rainfall for the area.