News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Release: The United States continues to recognize the authority of the democratically elected 2015 National Assembly as the last remaining democratic institution and Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president. We welcome the agreement reached to extend the authority of the National Assembly elected in 2015 and of interim President Guaidó as its president.


U.S. Attorney’s Office Settles ADA Dispute with YMCA of Spencer, Iowa

The YMCA of Spencer, Iowa, has agreed to settle a dispute regarding an allegation that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to reasonably modify its policies, practices, and procedures, resulting in the exclusion of a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from its programs.


Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Charleston man pleaded guilty to a federal drug trafficking crime.


U.S. Marshals Offer $5,000 for 5 Violent Suspects

News Release: Chicago, IL - The U.S. Marshals are seeking the public’s help in locating five violent fugitives wanted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges, including murder, kidnapping and rape, and are offering up to $5,000 for information leading directly to their arrest.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Wyden Praises Win for U.S. Dairy Producers in USMCA Dispute Resolution Case

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today applauded a win by the U.S. in a challenge to Canada’s barriers to American dairy products. A dispute resolution panel convened under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) found that Canada’s use of tariff rate quotas to unfairly...


The US Commerce Department published a seven page rule on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.




Justice Department Announces New Rule to Help Enhance Safe and Secure Storage of Firearms; Publishes Best Practices Guide for Federal Firearms Licensees

The Department of Justice today announced a new rule to help enable the safe and secure storage of firearms and published a Best Practices Guide for federal firearms licensees (FFLs).


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

News Release: The Federal Reserve is committed to using its full range of tools to support the U.S. economy in this challenging time, thereby promoting its maximum employment and price stability goals.


U.S. Marshals Arrest More Than 6,000 Murder Suspects in 2021, Over 84,000 Fugitives Apprehended

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested 84,247 fugitives (27,399 on federal and 56,848 on state and local warrants) in Fiscal Year 2021. On average, the agency arrested 337 fugitives per day (based on 250 operational days).


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down Two Miami-Area Tax Return Preparers

A federal court in the Southern District of Florida has permanently enjoined two Miami-area tax return preparers from preparing federal income tax returns for others.


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Christopher J. Schragl, a former Brooke County man, is facing a charge involving his sex offender registration, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-CHN grant application closes on Jan. 18

Guangzhou, China Climate Art Installation grant opened on Jan. 4.