News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park to present special program “The U.S.S. Cairo and its Role on Western Waters".


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement about President Joe Biden’s expected plans to extend the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE). Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, is the deadline to decide if the PHE declaration should continue.


News Release: M/r Speaker, I rise today to support the Inflation Reduction Act.


Raimondo: 'EDA investment will help Douglas build a stronger, more robust local economy'

The town of Douglas, Mass., will receive a $3.3 million grant to update its sewer and water systems, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced.


Newsom: 'California will be able to support local and underserved farmers' with new program

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the signing of an agreement between the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service and the state of California under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program during a visit to the Yolo County Food Bank July 27 in Woodland, Calif.


Parker: Dollar Tree has 'disturbing history of putting profits above employee safety'

Hazardous conditions found at two Ohio locations continue the pattern of infractions found by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and state agencies at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores.


Fox: 'Narragansett Bay Commission is using its WIFA loan to protect the system from vulnerabilities'

The Narragansett Bay Commission in Providence, R.I., has been approved for a $55 million loan from the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.


Dawson: 'Organized theft rings like this have bred chaos and terror in our communities' in Texas case

Six Texas residents were detained during a multi-department investigation into a catalytic converter theft ring.


E&C Republicans Lead the Fight Against Democrats’ Tax and Spending Spree

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today on H.R. 5376, the Democrats’ plan for more inflation, higher taxes, unreliable & unaffordable energy, fewer but more expensive lifesaving cures, and an emboldened China. Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) led debate.


Former San Diego Police Officer and Three Co-Defendants Indicted for Owning and Operating Illicit Massage Businesses in California and Arizona

News Release: A federal judge in the Southern District of California partially unsealed an indictment today in which four individuals are charged with conspiracy, interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid of racketeering (ITAR), money laundering, making a false statement to a mortgage lender, and wire ...


Leader Rodgers’ Statement on House Democrats Passing Inflation and Recession Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after House Democrats voted to pass President Joe Biden’s tax and spending spree that will raise health care costs and energy prices for Americans and their families across the country.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery on the House floor today in support of the Inflation Reduction Act are enclosed below...


FBI Chicago Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie Jr. to Retire


Two arrested in $39M personal protection equipment fraud scheme


FBI Anchorage Field Office Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign


Jackson County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Two Bank Robberies


Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach