News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Dallas County Sheriff’s Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing $250k  From Jail’s Commissary Fund

News Release: A Dallas County Sheriff’s Office supervisor who embezzled more than $250,000 from the jail’s inmate property fund pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal offense, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Mexican Foreign Secretary Ebrard

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard following their conversations in Los Angeles during the Summit of the Americas. Secretary Blinken noted the coordination and collaboration between ...


Owner and Operator of Telemedicine and Telemarketing Companies Sentenced to 14 Years for $20 Million Fraud Scheme and $4 Million Tax Evasion

News Release: A Florida man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for health care and wire fraud that cost Medicare more than $20 million dollars, and for evading taxes.


There was activity on 11 bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on June 16.


Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Direct Heating Equipment on June 16

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) will require all stakeholders who import earthworm species into the United States to request and obtain a PPQ 526 pest permit and to comply with rearing and shipping requirements. APHIS is extending the implementation date to give stakeholders more time to apply for permits and prepare for the change.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ELKO, Nev. -The California Trail Interpretive Center is hosting the 17th annual California Trail Days pioneer re-enactment this Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family friendly event is open to everyone. Located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292 and as always FREE Admission!


Remarks at “Promoting an Integrated City-Led Approach to Violence Prevention: Sharing Lessons and Good Practices Across the Americas,” a Side-Event of the IX Summit of the Americas

Release: As prepared. Thank you, Mayor Garcetti, for that introduction and thank you to the City of Los Angeles; the Strong Cities Network; the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute; and the McCain Institute for inviting me to join this vital discussion. Today’s gathering reflects the importance we all place...


US Department of Labor announces $11.7M funding availability of Susan, Harwood Training grants for workplace safety, health hazards training

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a funding opportunity for $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support the delivery of training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.


News Release: BOSTON - An associate and co-conspirator of the now-imprisoned former Fall River Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II was sentenced on June 15, 2022 in federal court in Boston for extortion and lying to federal agents about his role in assisting Correia to obtain money and property from local marijuana vendors.


United States and EU Foster Cooperation Against Ransomware Attacks

News Release: Ransomware has become a global problem that requires cooperation on a worldwide level. Judicial experts and practitioners from the United States and the European Union participated in a two-day workshop in The Hague organized by the U.S. Department of Justice and Eurojust. The event aimed to share best practices and enhance collaboration in confronting ransomware attacks.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander today sentenced Armando Ramirez, Jr., age 50, of Odenton, Maryland, to six years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography. Judge Hollander also ordered that, upon his release from prison...


June 16: bills handled by Energy and Natural Resources Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on June 16.


Foxx Cosponsors Educational Choice for Children Act

News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) cosponsored the Educational Choice for Children Act, introduced by Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN), which would support parents’ right to choose school options that work for their family. Specifically, this legislation would...


News Release: For Drug and Firearm Offenses. FORT WAYNE--Michael Teems, age 60, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced June 16, 2022, by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty on his plea of guilty to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and carrying a firearm during and in relation to...


Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the U.S.-Ghana Business Forrum

Release: Good afternoon, and thank you, Scott, for that kind introduction.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Aviation Administration set to publish a new notice on June 21

There are two releases scheduled to be published on June 21.


APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes for Revising Pest Regulation Lists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) plans to revise the regulations governing domestic quarantines for plant pests by moving lists of quarantined areas and regulated articles to the APHIS website.