News from February 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By Sam Jackson | Feb 25, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has begun its first national agroforestry survey.

By USDA Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By State Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
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 ...
By DOE Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
There were 67 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in July 2021.

By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
There were 38 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in December 2021.

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
There were 37 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in October 2021.

By EPA Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
There were 17 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in August 2021.
By Interior Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By USDA Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program grant opened on Feb. 25.
By Commerce Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
There were 17 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in August 2021.
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
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.
By USDA Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
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.

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By EPA Newswire | Feb 25, 2022
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.