News published on Federal Newswire in August 2022

News from August 2022


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Israeli National Security Advisor Hulata

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata today in Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary and the National Security Advisor discussed the strength of the bilateral relationship and reflected ...


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


McCaul, Green, Sires Condemn Imprisonment of Religious Leaders by Nicaragua’s Ortega

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) was joined by Representatives Mark Green (R-TN) and Albio Sires (D-NJ) the Ranking Member and Chair of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration, and International Economic Policy...


Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Independence and Pittsburg, KS discussed on Aug. 25 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New notice from Surface Transportation Board to be published on Aug. 26

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Aug. 26.


Commerce Department discusses Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC); Public Meeting on Aug. 25

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas on Appointment of Kimberly Cheatle as Director of the U.S. Secret Service

News Release: “I commend President Biden on the selection of Kimberly Cheatle to serve as the next Director of the U.S. Secret Service.


Filing of Plats of Survey: California discussed on Aug. 25 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations

News Release: I am appointing Ambassador Philip T. Reeker as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations. In this capacity, Ambassador Reeker will serve as U.S. OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair and lead negotiator for the U.S. delegation to the Geneva International Discussions during this critical period.


Member of Large Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced the sentencing of Yascia N. LaFrance age, 42 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as part of Operation Hidden Fee, an extensive federal, state, and local investigation by the Middle District Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) aimed at a drug trafficking network based and operating in Baton Rouge.


Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Air Transport Services discussed on Aug. 25 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Identity Confirmed of Human Skeletal Remains in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

News Release: Release Date: Aug. 25, 2022. Contact: LAKE_public_affairs@nps.gov. IDENTITY CONFIRMED OF HUMAN SKELETAL REMAINS IN LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. BOULDER CITY, Nev. - The Clark County coroner’s office has confirmed the identity of the human skeletal remains discovered on May 7 at Callville Bay...


USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America

News Release: 289 Projects Will Help People in Socially Vulnerable Communities


Notice of Scope Rulings discussed on Aug. 25 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Aug. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Ukraine’s Independence Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day, the commemoration of the date in 1991 when Ukraine officially left the Soviet Union and became a sovereign, democratic country. What should be a celebration of Ukraine’s independence is marred by ...


DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced that the Department has issued a final rule that will preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy for certain eligible noncitizens who arrived in the United States as children, deferring their...


DHS secretary: Law enforcement, homeland security have 'made great progress' in information sharing since 9/11

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently hosted an Intelligence Summit in conjunction with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and other national law enforcement organizations.


USDOJ-OJP-OVC grant application closes on Aug. 30

OVC FY 2022 Invited to Apply - Administrative Funding Adjustment to Previously Funded FY2019 VOCA Victim Compensation Alaska grant opened on Aug. 25.


Joint Ministerial Statement Marking the 5th Anniversary of the Myanmar Military’s Attack against Rohingya and Ensuing Crisis

Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the fifth anniversary of the Myanmar military’s attack against Rohingya.