News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


McCaul, Meeks, Risch, Menendez Joint Statement on Sudan

News Release: Washington, DC - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID), and Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), today released the below statement calling on the Sudanese military junta to cede power to civilian leaders and respect the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful protest.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events on June 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Passaic County, New Jersey, man who was employed as a certified public accountant in northern New Jersey today admitted failing to disclose income on his tax returns, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Peters & Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Americans from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance the federal government’s ability to detect, recognize, and evaluate threats from...


The Bureau of Land Management Colorado oil and gas lease sale nets $1,201,794.50

News Release: LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Following an injunction from the Western District of Louisiana, today the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office conducted a lease sale offering six parcels totaling 2,444.13 acres in Weld, Jackson, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties on public lands managed by the Rocky Mountain and Northwest District Offices. 3 parcels were sold for a total of $1,201,794.50. The highest bidder was DPOC, LLC with a of bid of $10,002/acre on a parcel in Weld County.


U.S. Department of Energy Will Fund Applied Research and Development to Accelerate Decarbonization of American Industry

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announced its intent to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will support DOE’s efforts to decarbonize the American industrial sector and move the U.S. toward net-zero carbon emissions.


Biden Administration Launches $500 Million Program to Transform Mines Into New Clean Energy Hubs

Release: DOE Seeks Public Input on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program for Clean Energy Projects That Will Help Revitalize Energy Communities and Create Good Paying Jobs


DOE-GFO grant application closes on Oct. 31

Notice of Intent to issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0002804 "Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA;. grant opened on June 30.


Comer, Norman Probe White House Involvement in FERC’s Efforts to Curtail Natural Gas Pipelines

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) probed the White House’s involvement in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) draft policy that would place significant barriers...


National Park Service awards $926,674 to extend protected land at the historic Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania 

News Release: WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s (NPS) American Battlefield Protection Program  (ABPP) today awarded $926,674.18 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to protect an additional 4.64 acres of Civil War battlefield lands at Gettysburg. These...


TSA checkpoint at Hector International Airport gets new state-of-the-art  3-D scanners to improve explosives detection

Release: FARGO Three state-of-the-art advanced technology Computed Tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners that provide 3-D imaging will soon be installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Hector International Airport (FAR).


Wenham Man Charged with COVID-19 Pandemic Fraud Scheme

News Release: BOSTON - A Wenham man was charged today in connection with a scheme to obtain Paycheck Protection Program funds made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by submitting false applications.


News Release: Watrous, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces that its 2022 Historic Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2019. During this event, visitors will learn about life on the Santa Fe Trail and at Fort Union through the lens of 40 years of fashion.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy In $15 Million Durable Medical Equipment Scheme

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Justin Segrest, 44, of Mount Airy, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today and pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge for his role in a durable medical equipment (DME) scheme that defrauded Medicare of almost $15 million, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A Salem, Oregon area drug trafficker was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison today after being arrested with distribution quantities of methamphetamine and heroin and two handguns.


Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted

News Release: At 12:00 pm on June 27th, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve lifted the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to the recent moisture from the early monsoon season. Visitors are encouraged to practice fire safety when building campfires in the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A South Carolina man pleaded guilty today to two felony charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His and others’ actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


Secretary Raimondo Meets with Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness

News Release: Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) to receive updates, hear recommendations, and gather additional feedback on supply chain-related issues. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of the ACSCC’s ...