News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the Media Following a Meeting with Syrian Refugee Business Owners in Turkey

Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the Media Following a Meeting with Syrian Refugee Business Owners in Turkey


Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks at the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas


DOE to Support Clean Energy Transition in 12 Remote and Island Communities

Release: Communities Will Partner with DOE Experts, National Labs, and Regional Organizations to Accelerate Access to Clean Power, Help Lower Energy Costs and Increase Resilience


Chairman Ryan Statement at the Subcommittee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill

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


Regan: EPA is 'taking steps to increase the availability of homegrown biofuels'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the reset of its Renewable Fuel Standard to help provide a path toward a green energy future and the increase of biofuel availability.


Leader Rodgers: “This bipartisan, bicameral bill is the best opportunity we’ve had to pass a federal data privacy law in decades.”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the bipartisan, bicameral draft discussion bill that empowers Americans with more control over their personal data online.


The United States-Tanzania Open Skies Air Transport Agreement Enters into Force

Release: The U.S.-Tanzania Air Transport Agreement entered into force on June 10. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with Tanzania consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security.  The agreement includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities.


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


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


Granholm: Clean hydrogen hubs will 'open a world of economic opportunity'

U.S. Department of Energy announced an $8 billion program to develop clean hydrogen hubs across the nation.


Justice Department set to publish a new notice on June 16

There is one release scheduled to be published on June 16.



Transportation Department discusses Proposed Amendment of the Class E Airspace; Corsicana, TX: Withdrawal on June 13

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


Two Men Sentenced for the Unlawful Taking of a Golden Eagle

News Release: BOISE - Two Treasure Valley men, were sentenced for the unlawful taking of a golden eagle without permission.


United States Drug Enforcement Administration publishes 92 press releases in May

There were 92 press releases published by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in May.


During Pride, Oversight Committee Passes Historic Legislation to Ensure Federal Data Inclusive of LBGTQI+ Communities

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after the Committee voted favorably to approve the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act...


Brattleboro Husband and Wife Charged with Firearm Violations

News Release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that Joshua Stratton, 33, and his wife Sherrie Stratton, 31, both of Brattleboro, Vermont have been indicted by the federal grand jury for violations of federal firearms laws. Joshua Stratton was charged with being a felon...


News Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2023 bill.


Agriculture Department discusses Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Civil Rights Update to the Federal-State Agreement on June 14

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


Mayorkas: ‘Heightened threat environment’ in U.S. likely to increase

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin June 7 outlining the fact that the U.S. is in a “heightened threat environment” that likely will increase in the coming months.