News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following Introduction of Livestock Legislation

By USDA Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - Below is a statement from Chairman David Scott following the introduction of H.R 8590 the Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act, his legislation to help small farmers and ranchers in the cattle industry.

US Department of Labor finds Appleton roofing contractor again exposing workers to potentially deadly fall hazards; proposes $94K in fines

By DOL Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: APPLETON, WI - Despite the potentially deadly consequences of its actions, an Appleton contractor allowed three roofers to work at heights up to 18 feet without anchoring their fall protection, making it useless in preventing serious or fatal injuries.

US Department of Labor recovers $86K after investigation finds Eugene restaurant owner kept all tips workers earned, used them to pay their wages

By DOL Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: Employer: LI&YU Restaurant LLC, operating as

Russian National Charged with Conspiring to Have U.S. Citizens Act as Illegal Agents of the Russian Government

By DOJ Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: An indictment was unsealed today in Tampa, Florida, charging a Russian national, working on behalf of the Russian government and in conjunction with the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), with allegedly orchestrating a years-long foreign malign influence campaign that used various U.S. political groups to sow discord, spread pro-Russian propaganda, and interfere in elections within the United States.

Comer, Grothman Probe ICE’s Identification Cards Pilot Program for Illegal Immigrants

By Commerce Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on National Security Ranking Member Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.), and Oversight Committee Republicans are probing the Biden Administration’s plan to provide illegal immigrants identification cards.

Proposed Steele County Flood Maps Reflect Changes to Local Flood Risk

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: DENVER - Updates to Steele County, North Dakota’s flood insurance rate maps are nearing completion. The new maps will provide Steele County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

Pallone Floor Statement on the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act

By DOE Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following statement on the House Floor today during consideration of H.R. 5118, the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act...

Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Israeli Minister of Public Security Omer Bar Lev

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON – On July 28, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Israeli Minister of Public Security Omer Bar Lev to discuss shared security priorities and sign a Declaration of Intent on Promoting Cooperation in Combating Illicit Finance, which includes the establishment ...

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

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 30, 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, beginning July 26, 2022, and continuing.