News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Business Park Expansion in Reedsburg, Wisconsin

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Business Park Expansion in Reedsburg, Wisconsin


USDA Announces Partnership with the Port of Houston and Expansion of Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

USDA Announces Partnership with the Port of Houston and Expansion of Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities


Biden admin nominates Stephanie Sanders Sullivan as Representative of the United States of America to the African Union

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Stephanie Sanders Sullivan, Nominee for Representative of the United States of America to the African Union, with the rank and status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary


On the Sentencing of Award-Winning Vietnamese Environmental Advocate Nguy Thi Khanh

Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the June 17 sentencing of NGO director and 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize recipient Nguy Thi Khanh to two years’ imprisonment. The United States calls on the Government of Vietnam to release Khanh, who has been recognized internationally for her work to advance...


USDA-AMS grant application closes on Sept. 6

USDA-AMS-TM-DBII-G-22-0008 grant opened on June 20.


News Release: Celebrate American independence with the sounds of a military band, cannon fire, and immersion in America’s history while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.


Federal judge finds Michigan home healthcare provider liable for $93K in overtime back wages, damages to 23 workers

Federal judge finds Michigan home healthcare provider liable for $93K in overtime back wages, damages to 23 workers


US Department of Labor cites New York agricultural products manufacturer after worker’s partial grain silo engulfment

US Department of Labor cites New York agricultural products manufacturer after worker’s partial grain silo engulfment


Court sentences Ohio businessman to 2 years in prison for failing to forward federal payroll taxes, stealing workers’ healthcare contributions

Court sentences Ohio businessman to 2 years in prison for failing to forward federal payroll taxes, stealing workers’ healthcare contributions


US Department of Labor takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust as work continues on an improved health standard

US Department of Labor takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust as work continues on an improved health standard


US Department of Labor recovers $161K in back wages, damages for 19 Georgia auto shop workers after finding minimum wage, overtime violations

US Department of Labor recovers $161K in back wages, damages for 19 Georgia auto shop workers after finding minimum wage, overtime violations


“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3006-S3007 on June 16


News Release: CHICAGO - A man has been sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded semiautomatic handgun and crack cocaine on a Chicago sidewalk.


US Department of Labor cites metal buildings’ manufacturer for willfully exposing employees to amputation hazards following worker’s serious injury

US Department of Labor cites metal buildings’ manufacturer for willfully exposing employees to amputation hazards following worker’s serious injury


US Department of Labor recovers $31K for 93 workers following investigations at senior residential facilities in Alabaster, Anniston

US Department of Labor recovers $31K for 93 workers following investigations at senior residential facilities in Alabaster, Anniston


US Department of Labor recovers $348K in back wages, liquidated damages for 144 Arizona construction workers willfully denied overtime pay

US Department of Labor recovers $348K in back wages, liquidated damages for 144 Arizona construction workers willfully denied overtime pay


US Department of Labor cites Swainsboro pillow manufacturer for 7 repeat, 4 serious violations; proposes $190K in penalties

US Department of Labor cites Swainsboro pillow manufacturer for 7 repeat, 4 serious violations; proposes $190K in penalties


Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. recupera $348K en salarios y compensación por daños para 144 trabajadores de la construcción en Arizona

Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. recupera $348K en salarios y compensación por daños para 144 trabajadores de la construcción en Arizona


Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

News Release: Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), Chair of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2023 bill.


South Florida Producer of Child Pornography Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

South Florida Producer of Child Pornography Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison