News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2023 bill.


DOI-FWS grant application closes on Sept. 22

F23AS00378 - FY 2023 - Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act - BIG Tier 2 grant opened on June 15.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - Two California men were found guilty by a jury today of federal criminal charges for participating in an extensive, long-lasting, multimillion-dollar conspiracy - much of it committed by Nigerian nationals - that perpetrated a wide variety of frauds, including business email compromise (BEC) fraud, romance scams, elder fraud and fraud using malware.


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


News Release: WEAAD is June 15, 2022. NEW ORLEANS - Today, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans along with the Department of Justice (DOJ) reasserts the mission of DOJ’s Elder Justice Initiative to combat elder abuse and financial exploitation, encourage reporting abuse, and educate the public to make America safer for all.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Improve Visitor Infrastructure in Cedar Falls, Iowa

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Cedar Falls, Iowa, to develop visitor-friendly infrastructure on the Cedar River. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.


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.


USDOJ-BOP-NIC offers new grant application process starting June 15

Multi-Project Video Production Services grant opened on June 15.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a full committee hearing to examine short and long term solutions to extreme drought in the western United States.


Biden admin nominates Julie D. Fisher as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cyprus

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Julie D. Fisher as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Cyprus.


Labor Department discusses Investigations Regarding Eligiblity To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 14

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


Amendment of Class E Airspace; Oakwood, TX discussed on June 14 by Transportation Department

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


Schedule Advisory

News Release: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 10:00 AM ET.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Emerson Corvera, a citizen of El Salvador, has admitted to an illegal reentry charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: Wednesday, June 22, 2022. 1 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) invites stakeholders to participate in a webinar to discuss U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) backlog reduction...


Ranking Member Crawford Statement from Hearing on Freight Rail Safety

News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) from today’s hearing entitled, “Examining Freight Rail Safety":


DOS-PMWRA grant application closes on Sept. 16

22.PMWRA.SolomonIslandsUXO.NOFO grant opened on June 15.


Texas Man Receives 25 Years for Meth Trafficking and Firearms Possession

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Texas man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing firearms.


News Release: BOSTON - A California woman has pleaded guilty in connection with travelling across the country to deliver fentanyl to an undercover officer.


News 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.