News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Federal Jury Convicts Cherokee County Resident Of Aggravated Sexual Abuse And Abusive Sexual Contact In Indian Country


Crawford County Inmate Charged with Failing to Register as a Sex Offender


Louisiana Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor


DOT: Grants will 'get more drivers on the road'

Efforts to improve road safety and streamline the process for getting a Commercial Drivers License is getting a $44 million assist, thanks to grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.



Ghandi: Office of Health Security will be a 'strong partner and advocate'

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened a new medical office to oversee public-health activities within the department, the agency has announced.


Notice published on July 22 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


How politicians on Ways and Means Committee dealt with bills on July 22

There was activity on one bill related to the Ways and Means Committee on July 22.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The U.S. Economic Development Administration in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a series of economic recovery webinars for small businesses in Western Kentucky on July 26, Aug. 2 and Aug. 9.



House Agriculture Committee Holds Farm Bill Listening Session in Washington

News Release: Carnation, WA - Today, the House Agriculture Committee held the third in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field" at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington.


Maritime Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Economic Competitiveness

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $19.6 million in grant awards to 24 small shipyards in 19 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help awardees modernize, increase productivity, and expand local employment opportunities while competing in the global marketplace.


Notice published by Energy Department on July 22

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways; Northeast United States on July 22

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Blinken: U.S. working 'to make sure critical products' get to Americans who need them

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken co-hosted a virtual Supply Chain Ministerial forum with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo July 20 centered around strengthening supply chains.


Blaylock: 'Employers need to ensure all recordkeeping tools' are accurate in North Carolina case

Emergency service workers at a Sanford, N.C., health care center received $97,209 in back wages after an investigation revealed their employer cut time from their working hours.


Raimondo: Award winners show 'example of our competitiveness in the global marketplace'

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo handed out President’s “E” and “E Star” awards to 19 American businesses and organizations at the 61st awards ceremony at the Herbert C. Hoover Building.


Trottenberg: 'USDOT is excited to provide financing for the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail project'

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement (RRIF) Program loan of more than $200 million for the West Lake Corridor Commuter Rail Project.


Downey: 'Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of these victims, not their immigration status'

Federal Bureau of Investigation recently rescued 23 undocumented immigrants being held against their will and threatened in a residential area in El Paso, Texas.


Boros: Ohio teacher honored for 'introducing students to environmental awareness and conservation'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators to an Ohio teacher.