News published on Federal Newswire in December 2022

News from December 2022


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to the CEO of Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. today raising concerns about potentially unfair or deceptive practices in the live ticketing industry and the chaotic ticket pre-sale for Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert tour. The Committee leaders requested a staff briefing from the company on the key areas of concern.


Leaders Rodgers Statement on Passage of Bill to Support Infants with Hearing Loss

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed S. 4052, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. The bill is the Senate companion to H.R. 5561, sponsored by Representatives Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA).


Transportation Department discusses Special Conditions: Airbus Model A321neoXLR Airplane; Passenger Protection From External Fire on Dec. 6

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


California Man Indicted for Transporting 165 Pounds of Meth

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Cucamonga, California, man was indicted by a federal grand jury today after a state trooper found 165 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle.


Risch, McCaul "Gravely Concerned" About Biden Admin's Latest Sanctions Relief on Maduro Regime

Risch, McCaul "Gravely Concerned" About Biden Admin's Latest Sanctions Relief on Maduro Regime


Risch Discusses China, Iran, Rise of Autocracies at Halifax International Security Forum

Risch Discusses China, Iran, Rise of Autocracies at Halifax International Security Forum


Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing for Ambassador to Russia

Ranking Member Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing for Ambassador to Russia


Risch: What Happened in Hong Kong is a Warning Siren for Taiwan

Risch: What Happened in Hong Kong is a Warning Siren for Taiwan


Risch, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Press Conference at Halifax International Security Forum

Risch, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Press Conference at Halifax International Security Forum


McCaul Responds to Taliban Effort to Reinstate Sharia Law

McCaul Responds to Taliban Effort to Reinstate Sharia Law


Risch, Romney Urge President Biden to Swiftly Implement Measure to Craft Grand Strategy to Counter China Threat

Risch, Romney Urge President Biden to Swiftly Implement Measure to Craft Grand Strategy to Counter China Threat


Senate Passes International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act

Senate Passes International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act


Menendez Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing: Russia, Cyprus, Armenia, Peace Corps, Office to Monitor & Combat Trafficking

Menendez Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing: Russia, Cyprus, Armenia, Peace Corps, Office to Monitor & Combat Trafficking


Chairman Menendez Statement on Resumption of Talks Between Venezuela’s Regime and Political Opposition

Chairman Menendez Statement on Resumption of Talks Between Venezuela’s Regime and Political Opposition


House Condemns Iranian Persecution of Baha’i Minority

House Condemns Iranian Persecution of Baha’i Minority


Chair Meeks Issues Statement on US Accreditation to ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Observer Status

Chair Meeks Issues Statement on US Accreditation to ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Observer Status


Chairs Meeks and Bera CODEL Arrives in Cambodia for ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly

Chairs Meeks and Bera CODEL Arrives in Cambodia for ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly


McCaul, Risch “Gravely Concerned” about Biden Admin’s Latest Sanctions Relief on Maduro Regime

McCaul, Risch “Gravely Concerned” about Biden Admin’s Latest Sanctions Relief on Maduro Regime


McCaul: “I Salute the Bravery” of Chinese Protestors

McCaul: “I Salute the Bravery” of Chinese Protestors


McCaul Talks Ukraine, Afghanistan Investigation on ABC This Week

McCaul Talks Ukraine, Afghanistan Investigation on ABC This Week