News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


CISA Launches New Catalog of Free Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity Services

News Release: WASHINGTON - The  Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published the “Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools" webpage intended to be a one-stop resource where organizations of all sizes can find free public and private sector resources to reduce their cybersecurity risk. The catalog published today is a starting point. Going forward, CISA will incorporate other free services into the catalog.


Tulsa Man Sentenced for the Assault and Attempted Kidnapping of an Intimate Partner

News Release: A Tulsa man who assaulted and attempted to kidnap his intimate partner then tried to convince her to lie to authorities about the incident was sentenced Thursday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


USAID Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Faiths4Vaccines to promote a COVID-19 Year of Action

Today, Administrator Samantha Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Faiths4Vaccines, an inclusive, multifaith movement comprised of local and national religious leaders and medical professionals throughout the United States working together to identify and resolve current gaps in vaccine mobilization, outreach, uptake and ensure equitable distribution.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke about the need for NTIA oversight and the critical role they play in promoting economic growth and American leadership at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing.


News Release: The Denali Subsistence Resource Commission teleconference will be held on Wednesday, March 2 from 10:00 am - 5 pm or until business is completed. The public is invited to call into the meeting. To receive the call-in number to join the teleconference, contact Amy Craver at 907-342-2877 or by email.


USAID Providing More Than $39 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Respond to Drought in Ethiopia

In response to the devastating drought, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing more than $39 million in additional humanitarian aid to meet the needs of people in Ethiopia, where more than 6.2 million drought affected people are estimated to need urgent food assistance in 2022.


Subcommittee Leader Latta: “E&C has a Duty to Oversee NTIA’s Implementation of It Critical Responsibilities and Connect Americans”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing, Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks on the need to connect truly unserved areas across the country.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 16

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Thomas Wallin, 23, of South Jordan, was sentenced to serve 18 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release, after pleading guilty to the production and dissemination of child exploitation materials. Wallin will also be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.


Notice published by Transportation Department on Feb. 16

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: A Dallas man has been charged with lying during two attempted firearms purchases, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


News Release: U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland released today the following statement on the passing of Walter E. Dellinger III:


What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 16?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Assistant Secretary Medina’s Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya

Release: Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Assistant Secretary Monica P. Medina will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, February 19-25, where she will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives to discuss conservation and environmental...


ICYMI: 20 Industry Associations Send Letter Urging Swift Action on Competition Bill

News Release: As the administration and members of both parties continue to meet to bridge differences between the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) and the America COMPETES, industry leaders wrote to Congressional leaders, urging them to set aside their differences and quickly get legislation to the President’s desk that invests in American manufacturing, innovation, and supply chains.


What did Transportation Department publish on Feb. 16?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Interior Department publish on Feb. 16?

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Caldwell Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

News Release: BOISE, Idaho - A Caldwell man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.