News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Energy Security

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


The United States-ASEAN Relationship

Release: Secretary Blinken will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, August 3-5, to participate in the foreign ministers’ meetings for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -United States Ministerial Meeting, the 12th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum. At each...


USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP grant application closes on Aug. 22

OJJDP FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Training and Technical Assistance - Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel grant opened on Aug. 4.


McCaul, Rogers, Turner on Threat Of China

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Lead Republican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Lead Republican of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Trey Gowdy on Fox News’ Sunday Night in America to discuss the threat China poses to the United States.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 5.


Investigation finds Jacksonville wood crate, pallet company’s history, of violations continues, employees exposed to machine, other hazards

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, TX - A Jacksonville wood crate and pallet manufacturer's history of workplace safety violations continues after federal inspectors found the company exposed workers to amputation hazards in its February 2022 inspection.


There were 41 notices published by the Transportation Department in July, according to the Federal Register.


There was activity on three bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Aug. 3.



There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 5.


Public notices: Agriculture Department publishes 38 in July

There were 38 notices published by the Agriculture Department in July, according to the Federal Register.


There were 13 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in July, according to the Federal Register.


TSA officers detect another loaded firearm at Boston Logan International Airport

Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped another passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Wednesday at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).


Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Commemorates 161st Battle Anniversary; Unveils Temporary Exhibit with Recently Acquired Museum Collection

News Release: REPUBLIC, MO - The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will commemorate the 161st Anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek at 10 am on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. The outdoor ceremony will take place on the Visitor Center lawn. Entrance to the park is free on the battle anniversary.


Peters & Johnson Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Communities from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, has advanced in the Senate. The bill will renew and expand...


Art in Embassies Announces New Temporary Exhibitions for Chief of Mission Residences

News Release: Art in Embassies (AIE) recently completed the installations of three new temporary art exhibitions at Chief of Mission residences in Canada, Poland, and Slovenia. These installations reflect the Ambassadors’ backgrounds and interests and are a vital part of U.S. diplomacy, serving as touchpoints for diplomatic engagement between U.S. representatives and foreign visitors.


Banks' communications director: 'Defense Department must get serious about safeguarding our intellectual property and cracking down on Confucius Institutes'

An Indiana congressman is asking why is the federal government supplying money to U.S. universities and colleges with ties to the Chinese government, especially its controversial Confucius Institute program.


There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee on Aug. 3.


Public notices: Justice Department publishes 17 in July

There were 17 notices published by the Justice Department in July, according to the Federal Register.


Blinken authorizes $550 million in arms to Ukraine: 'Our commitment to the people of Ukraine will not waver'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave authorization for the United States to send additional HIMAR ammunition and 155mm artillery systems to be sent to Ukraine's forces.