News published on Federal Newswire in February 2022

News from February 2022


FirstNet Authority Statement on Legislation for Program Reauthorization

Today, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) released the following statement on H.R. 6768(link is external), to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority.


USDA agency conducting agroforestry practices survey

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has begun its first national agroforestry survey.


Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites on Feb. 25

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


Chairman Krishnamoorthi Calls on New FDA Commissioner to Act Quickly to Protect American Children

Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Dr. Robert Califf as the new Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “I wish to congratulate Dr. Califf on his confirmation as FDA Commissioner.


Chair Maloney and Ranking Member Comer Request ONDCP Briefing on 2022 National Drug Control Strategy

Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. James Comer, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), requesting a briefing regarding ONDCP’s progress in preparing the 2022 National Drug Control Strategy and ONDCP’s ongoing efforts to mitigate America’s substance use disorder crisis.


Oversight Republicans: IRS Must Provide Americans’ Tax Returns On Time

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Committee Republicans today called on IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig to ensure Americans receive their tax refunds in a timely manner.


Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to California

News Release: Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to California February 23-25, 2022, to participate in outreach to key domestic constituents in the Bay Area. The Assistant Secretary will engage diaspora, venture capital, industry, and tech leaders, as well as stakeholders ...


There were 67 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in July 2021.


Hawaiian seafood trader ordered to pay $117K in back wages by DOL

A Hawaiian seafood trader was ordered to pay $117,718 in back wages and damages by the U.S. Department of Labor on Monday after denying workers overtime compensation.


House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 38 press releases in December 2021

There were 38 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in December 2021.


Former Members of Tribal Leadership Sentenced for Multimillion Dollar Embezzlement Scheme

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Three former leaders of the Paskenta Tribe of Nomlaki Indians were sentenced today for a conspiracy to embezzle or steal from a tribal organization, as well as tax fraud and tax evasion offenses, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Public press releases: House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 37 in October 2021

There were 37 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in October 2021.


August 2021: 17 press releases published by House Committee on Energy and Commerce

There were 17 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in August 2021.


News Release: Pecos, NM: Pecos National Historical Park and the Friends of Pecos National Historical Park will host two virtual lectures this March in support of the commemoration of the 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass. Please note that the programs are free, registration is required, and space is limited.


USDA-RBCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 25

Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program grant opened on Feb. 25.


There were 17 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in August 2021.


News Release: WILLIAMSPORT - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Joseph Rinker, 51, of Lycoming County, was sentenced to two years of probation by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann for tax evasion.


Release: by FNS Public Affairs. USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) honors those who champion racial justice, equality, and equity in the fight to end hunger. This Black History Month, were recognizing the late U.S. Representative Mickey Leland. George Thomas Mickey Leland was born in 1944 in Lubbock, Texas.


Commerce Department discusses Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery; 2022 Specifications and Trip Limit Adjustment on Feb. 25

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


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement in response to Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine.