News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Agriculture Department discusses Domestic Quarantine Regulations; Quarantined Areas and Regulated Articles on June 14

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced it is accepting nominations for committee members that will make up the Federal Advisory Committee Act Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Group, which aims to make recommendations regarding EV development, adoption, and integration...


Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 156 Months in Prison

News Release: FORT WAYNE- Austin L. Williams, age 33, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady, on his plea of guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following USDA Announcement on Food System Framework

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott released the following statement following Secretary Vilsack's speech announcing a framework to transform the food system.


Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Vinita, OK discussed on June 13 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: DEATH VALLEY, CA - Park visitors found the body of David Kelleher on June 14, 2022 in Death Valley National Park. Kelleher appears to have been walking from Zabriskie Point toward Furnace Creek after running out of gas.


Export Sale Cancellation for Unknown Destinations

Release: Private exporters reported the cancellation of sales of 100,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2021/2022 marketing year.


World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Today, the Department of Justice reaffirms its commitment to elder justice while joining the world in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Fees for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement on June 14

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bilirakis: “This is a historic bill that puts control of data back into the hands of everyday Americans”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act to protect Americans’ privacy and data security online.


Lake County Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Coercing, Engaging In Sexual Activity With A Child And Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Images Over The Internet

News Release: Orlando, FL - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced Eric Lance Reynolds (42, Mount Dora) to life in federal prison for coercing and enticing a child to engage in sexual activity and for distributing child sexual abuse material. Reynolds was also ordered to serve a lifetime of supervised release...


USDA Launches ‘Protect Our Pigs’ Campaign to Support the Pork Industry, Pig Owners, Veterinarians in the Fight Against African Swine Fever

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today new efforts to help prevent the introduction and spread of African swine fever in the U.S. Through an outreach and awareness campaign called “Protect Our Pigs," APHIS will support commercial pork producers, veterinarians, and pig owners with information and resources to help safeguard America’s swine population and the pork industry.


Notice published by Commerce Department on June 14

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Butte Felon Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison for Illegal Possession of Nine Firearms

News Release: MISSOULA - A Butte man who was on state supervision for felony convictions was sentenced today to 54 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, after he admitted to illegally possessing nine firearms, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.



Maritime advisory group adds 25 'dynamic individuals with in-depth knowledge'

The Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee has 25 new members, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced this week.


Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz Statement at Subcommittee Markup of Fiscal Year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

Release: WASHINGTON - The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch today approved by voice vote its fiscal year 2023 funding bill.


News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A Raleigh County man pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.