News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Traditional Hopi Dances at Mesa Verde National Park

News Release: Mesa Verde, CO: On Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3, the Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center in Mesa Verde National Park. Performances begin at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. All programs are free and open to the public.


News Release: Man Who Acted as Russian Agent Sentenced to Federal Prison Term.


Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Funding Bill

News Release: Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2022 bill.


Richmond National Battlefield Park to Commemorate Battle of Malvern Hill

News Release: Richmond National Battlefield Park to Commemorate Battle of Malvern Hill.


News Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. - A former supervisory correctional officer at Valdosta State Prison pleaded guilty today in federal court for attempting to conceal an assault on an inmate.


Fact Sheet: Supporting the Wildland Firefighting Workforce

News Release: “Our wildland firefighters risk their lives every day to protect communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources – recognizing their sacrifice through greater support is not only the right thing to do, it’s our duty.”


Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill

News Release: Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH), Chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Appropriations Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2023 Legislative Branch bill.


Billings man who used construction excavator to break into firearms dealer and steal guns sentenced to more than five years in prison

News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man who admitted to stealing firearms from a dealer after breaking into the business by using a construction excavator to tear a hole in the wall was sentenced today to five years and two months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


E&C Announces Subcommittee Markup of Bipartisan, Bicameral Privacy Legislation & Seven Other Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Ranking Member Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today that the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a markup on Thursday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


Rater: 'The Census of Agriculture is a collective voice that tells the story and value of American agriculture'

Agricultural producers who did not receive the 2017 census or other U.S. Department of Agriculture surveys or censuses have less than two weeks to sign up for the 2022 Census of Agriculture.


News Release: BUFFALO, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Buffalo Field Office is seeking input on a proposed land exchange that, if approved, would increase public access by creating an approximately 10,347-acre contiguous block of public lands in northern Campbell County. The BLM will prepare an environmental assessment to analyze the proposal and is initiating a 45-day public comment period.


Justice Department Announces Charges Against Alleged Gun Trafficker

Justice Department Announces Charges Against Alleged Gun Trafficker


Federal charges target drug trafficking organization bringing 20+ kilo loads of methamphetamine to Southwest Washington

Federal charges target drug trafficking organization bringing 20+ kilo loads of methamphetamine to Southwest Washington


Release: WASHINGTON - The House Appropriations Committee today approved the fiscal year 2023 Defense bill on a 32-26 vote.


US Department of Labor cites Canton steel mill, after worker is fatally caught in machine

News Release: CANTON, OH - A workplace safety investigation into a 65-year-old worker's fatal crushing injuries at TimkenSteel in Canton found the company failed to install guards or provide proper hand tools to prevent workers from entanglement hazards while operating a bar straightener machine.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, together with other federal law enforcement officials announced today charges against 19 defendants for defrauding federal programs funded by the CARES Act and designed to provide a financial safety net for Americans during the pandemic. Collectively...


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Corey Thomas, 33, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposed rule to limit the nicotine levels in certain tobacco products...


News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA), along with Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Republican Leader John Boozman (R-AR) and Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced an agreement to help school and summer providers...


Price: 'The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act goes into effect' June 21

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, was implemented June 21 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.