News published on Federal Newswire in July 2022

News from July 2022


Johnson: ICE officers 'will preserve family unity and the parental rights of noncitizen parents and legal guardians'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a new directive for agents to better protect the parental rights of immigrant detainees.


Williams: Montana conservation area will help 'protect crucial wildlife habitat'

A new conservation area surrounding the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge in Flathead and Lincoln counties, Mont., is the National Wildlife Refuge System’s 568th unit.


Interior Department publishes notice on July 22

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


Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco’s Trip to Colorado

News Release: Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa O. Monaco traveled to Colorado this week to highlight the Justice Department’s mission to protect and defend the rule of law.



Statement by Secretary Granholm on President Biden’s Nomination of Jeff Marootian

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Jeff Marootian for Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy...


Dear America: Stop Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Scam

News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to America asking the country to take a stand against the Biden administration’s reckless student loan agenda. Since taking office, President Biden has forgiven massive amounts of student loans through backdoors-ignoring the will of Congress and the best interests of taxpayers.


US Department of Labor heat awareness campaign seeks to protect farmworkers, educate industry employers, others as temperatures soar

News Release: DALLAS - To prevent the dangers of heat illness as summer heat descends on the Southwest’s farmworkers, the U.S. Department of Labor is taking immediate measures to raise awareness of the hazards faced by those working to maintain the nation’s food supply.


Justice Department Launches Environmental Justice Investigation into the City of Houston, Texas

News Release: The Department of Justice announced today that it has opened an environmental justice investigation into the City of Houston’s operations, policies and practices related to illegal dumping. The investigation, which will be led by the Civil Rights Division, will examine whether the City responds to requests ...


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


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced a bipartisan bill to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Department of Housing...


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

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


U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Calls Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon to Discuss the Extradition of Rafael Caro-Quintero

News Release: This afternoon, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland spoke by phone with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon. The two leaders previously met in Mexico City during the first U.S.-Mexico High-Level Security Dialogue (HLSD). During today’s call, Attorney General Garland expressed ...


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


Buttigieg on shipyard grants: 'Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy'

In an effort to recognize small businesses across the country and boost the economy, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) is awarding $19.6 million in grants to 24 shipyards in 19 states as part of its Small Shipyard Grant Program.


Neal Celebrates President Biden Signing the Formula Act into Law

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA-Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after President Biden signed the Formula Act into law...


Notice published on July 22 by Interior Department

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


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