News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Jan. 20

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 20 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Release: The United States condemns Thursday’s ISIS attack on the Hasakah Provincial Internal Security Forces detention center in northeast Syria, which was an attempt to free detained ISIS fighters.


Chair Meeks Introduces House Companion Bill to the Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022 to Impose Sanctions on Russia

Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced legislation that would impose punishing economic and other consequences on Russia if it further invades or undermines Ukrainian sovereignty.


Rapper Arrested at Dulles Airport after CBP Officers Discovered illicit Narcotics Cache in Baggage

Rapper Vic Mensah was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after U.S.


CBP Lists Top 10 Agriculture Seizures of 2021

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) officers and agriculture specialists are often the nation’s last line of defense against illicit drugs and prohibited plants, pests and animal products.


CBP Officers Seize over $300K in Cocaine at the Hidalgo International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $310,700 worth of alleged cocaine.


$8.7 Million Fake Jewelry Seized by Cincinnati, Indianapolis CBP

From December 24-January 5, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati and Indianapolis seized four large shipments of jewelry deemed to be counterfeit by CBP’s Centers of Excellence and Expertise, the agency’s trade experts.


Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrest over 160 at the checkpoint

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped two alleged human smuggling attempts at the Interstate 35 checkpoint, resulting in the apprehension of over 160 individuals.


'We join the European Union in taking a strong stand against the human rights abuses, disrespect': U.S. issues sanctions against Nicaragua regime

The Department of State is imposing visa restrictions on 116 individuals complicit in undermining democracy in Nicaragua. The list includes mayors, prosecutors, university administrators and police, prison and military officials.


DOL partners with Choate Construction to 'enhance worker safety'

The U.S. Department of Labor on Jan. 10 announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration department is partnering with Choate Construction.


Highway safety group blasts condition of U.S. roads, seeks action from Transportation Department

Roads in the United States are “out of control,” with a rising number of deaths caused by motor vehicle crashes, according to a highway safety group.


'Their accomplishments clearly demonstrate EM’s vital mission': Vision 2020 awarded for massive cleanup

A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management team from Oak Ridge was recently honored with the Secretary’s Achievement Award by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.