News from January 2022
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
"Ms. Stone-Manning's known position on issues she is now tasked with deliberating along with her demonstrated inability to act in the highest standards of ethics raise serious doubts about her impartiality during the decision-making process.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
"We know that mining in Minnesota presents an incredible opportunity for the regional economy, local communities, and our nation as a whole, yet the Biden administration continues to be hypocritical in it’s decision-making," Ranking Member Westerman said.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a markup that included four Republican bills, all of which passed with bipartisan support.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
“We write to renew our call to you to work with Congress to enact a nationwide consumer privacy and data security law this year.
By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2022
“It is important that Congress have sufficient time to review each commitment letter and to evaluate the agreements,” the members wrote.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a referendum Feb. 14 to March 4, 2022, on the proposed changes to the California desert grape marketing order.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has updated the certification requirements for commodity egg products, including whole eggs and all-purpose egg mix.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Products for distribution to schools nationwide.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
A federal grand jury indictment alleging a scheme to smuggle weapons and ammunition to one of the world’s most violent and dangerous transnational criminal organizations has led to the arrest of four defendants, the Justice Department announced today.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
A Hot Springs man was sentenced today to 152 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine and one count of Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Offense.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on January 25, 2022, James Rodriguez, Jr. a/k/a “Mack Mulla,” age 29, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms charges.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division broke a fentanyl seizure record for 2021 with nearly 188 kilograms seized through Missouri, Kansas and southern Illinois.In addition, agents and task force officers seized 1,848 kilograms of methamphetamine and 73 kilograms of heroin.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Oversight and Investigations Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the energy consumption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the many crises of President Biden’s first year in office.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The letters were sent to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Acting Director Lawrence Tabak.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
“As Secretary of Energy, you are responsible to ensure DOE is performing its statutory responsibilities to secure reliable and affordable energy for American consumers.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) delivered opening remarks at today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on how the Democratic majority has its priorities misplaced in the face of numerous crises under President Biden’s leadership.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
Shakespeare Cruz, 48, of New York City, pleaded guilty today to federal drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Carla B.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to fund innovative projects designed to support the expanding specialty crop sector and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products.
By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2022
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Cody Fingland, 23, of Webster, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, was sentenced to serve 84 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.
