News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


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


Arkansans - Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.


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


Federal Reserve Board issues statement in support of the Glasgow Declaration by the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday issued the following statement in support of the Glasgow Declaration by the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS): Climate change poses significant challenges for the global economy and financial system, with implications ...


News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Fanice Reed, aka Fanice Jones, 45, formerly of Humble, Texas, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for theft of government property. Reed was also ordered to pay $72,727.99 in restitution and serve a term of three years on supervised release following the period of incarceration.


US Department of Labor secures $1M settlement with New Jersey aluminum foundry to resolve long-standing worker safety, health violations

News Release: DELAIR, NJ - Aluminum Shapes LLC will affirm a $1 million penalty and accept 10 willful, 15 repeat and 55 serious violations and one other-than-serious citation in a settlement agreement to resolve two long-running U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration cases related to a fatality and a series of employee injuries at the company’s Delair plant.


One Month Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance for Those Impacted by Remnants of Hurricane Ida in Connecticut

Connecticut residents in Fairfield, New Haven and New London counties who suffered damage or losses from remnants of Hurricane Ida, have one month left to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA and low-interest disaster loans with U.S. Small Business Administration.


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


FEMA Obligations for Permanent Work Increase

While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintained a fast-paced obligation of funds last year, construction work leads the way towards the revitalization of many communities throughout the island.


FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance State-by-State Breakdown

FEMA has provided over $1.6 billion to more than 247,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.


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


News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kevin Mokhtari (619) 546-8402 and David J. Rawls (619) 546-7966.


FEMA Registration Deadline Approaching Jan. 5 for New Jersey Ida Disaster Assistance

New Jersey homeowners, renters and businesses who had property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida from Sept. 1-3, 2021, have until Wednesday to apply for federal disaster assistance.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow of Michigan welcomed news of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Dispute Settlement Panel landmark decision that Canada improperly restricted access to its market for U.S. dairy products in violation of its USMCA tariff-rate quota commitments.


Contact FEMA for Assistance with Marshall Fire Losses

Boulder County residents and businesses who sustained damages from the Marshall Fire may be eligible for state and federal disaster assistance.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Colorado

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on Dec. 30, 2021 and continuing.


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


Release: The United States condemns the Houthis’ January 2 seizure of a UAE-flagged merchant vessel off the coast of Hudaydah, Yemen. These actions interfere with freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and threaten international trade and regional security.


Three Lost Migrants Rescued in the Mountains

U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Centro Sector rescued three undocumented individuals in the Jacumba Wilderness region near Ocotillo Wednesday evening.


Three Failed Human Smuggling Attempts Foiled by RGV Agents

Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents disrupt three human smuggling attempts that led to arrest of 20 individuals.