News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Treatment Clinic Owner Convicted of Unlawfully Distributing Opioids


Three Men Charged in Ecuadorian Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme


Chair Stacey Plaskett Opening Statement at Hearing “An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program”

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Stacey Plaskett delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “An Examination of the USDA Hemp Production Program."


News Release: The United States and 37 other countries invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism a third time since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The first two invocations focused on Russia’s conduct of the war and documented serious violations of international humanitarian law and abuses of human rights in Ukraine by Russia’s forces. This most recent invocation will establish an expert mission to review the human rights situation within Russia itself.


California Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for $27 Million PPP Fraud Scheme


On Anniversary of ADA, USDOT Announces Winners of its First-Ever Inclusive Design Challenge

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, during an event held in recognition of the ADA’s 32nd anniversary, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will announce the winners of its $5 million Inclusive Design Challenge, a competition focused on innovative designs to enhance mobility options for people with physical, . .


Justice Department, EPA and State of Colorado Settlement with DCP Operating Company LP Resolves Clean Air Act Violations at Natural Gas Plants in Colorado



Pallone Floor Statement on the CHIPS and Science Act

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. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022...


There was activity on one bill related to the Natural Resources Committee on July 28.


6 individuals arrested for alleged role in large-scale catalytic converter theft ring with suspected ties to murder of Harris County sheriff’s deputy

News Release: HOUSTON - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston, Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Houston Police Department (HPD), and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested six individuals July 28 for their alleged roles in a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring that is suspected of fencing stolen catalytic converters for the three individuals charged with murdering HCSO Sheriff’s Office Deputy Darren Almendarez.


2022 Investment Climate Statements

Release: Global Overview. The Investment Climate Statements address market conditions, including issues critical to maintaining high standards, such as labor protections, environmental considerations, and responsible business conduct. Topics include: Openness to Investment, Legal and Regulatory Systems, Protection...


ERO removes Mexican fugitive wanted for sexual assault

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Salt Lake City office, removed an unlawfully present Mexican national July 6 who has an outstanding arrest warrant in Mexico for the crime of sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 14.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RENALDO RUFFIN, age 29, of New Orleans, pled guilty on July 12, 2022 to violations of the Federal Gun Control Act.


Telfair County man sentenced to three years' probation for purchasing life insurance policy on woman 'without her permission'

A man from Telfair County, Georgia, admitted to purchasing life insurance on a woman without her knowledge.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) urged members to vote no today on H.R. 4346, CHIPS-plus, which prioritizes massive government spending and corporate welfare over hardworking American families suffering under President Biden’s inflation crisis. Further, H.R. 4346 fails to remove the damaging regulatory and permitting barriers hampering innovation and American economic competitiveness.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to Secretary Blinken expressing support for oversight and accountability of U.S. military, economic, and political support to Ukraine in the face of Russia’s unprovoked invasion.


2022 Investment Climate Statements Released

Release: The Department of State released the 2022 Investment Climate Statements today. The reports help U.S. companies make informed business decisions by providing up-to-date information on the investment climates of more than 160 countries and economies that are current or potential markets for U.S. companies.


Morrow County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House