News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Electric Vehicle Working Group discussed on June 14 by Energy Department

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


There were 36 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of Commerce in May.


Florida Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Criminal Contempt

News Release: A Florida man pleaded guilty today to criminal contempt for continuing to prepare and file tax returns with the IRS in violation of a federal court order barring him from doing so.


Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining the Impact of South Dakota v. Wayfair on Small Business

News Release: This morning the Finance Committee meets to discuss a major source of headaches and costs for small businesses around the country today - online sales taxes.


Census Bureau Releases 2020 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey

News Release: The U.S. Census Bureau released data from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) covering data year 2020. As part of the 2020 ACES, special questions were asked to gather information about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business operations. Tables provide the sources of financial assistance...


Colchester Man Convicted of Drug Crimes

News Release: COLCHESTER, Vt. - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Carl Martin, 37, of Colchester, Vermont, was convicted on five of six counts on June 10, 2022, in United States District Court in Burlington, Vermont, following a five-day jury trial before United States District Judge William K. Sessions III.


Therapist’s ex-wife charged with defrauding Medicaid and stealing patient information

News Release: HOUSTON - A 47-year-old Katy resident has been indicted for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600,000, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to a charge of transporting obscene writing over the internet, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


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.


Release: WASHINGTON - The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Homeland Security funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies, offices, and programs in the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Customs and Border...



News Release: The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate American Independence during the 2022 Old-Fashioned 4th Celebration.


Chairman David Scott Announces Farm Bill Listening Session in Arizona

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Agriculture Chairman David Scott announced the first in a series of listening sessions entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field." The House Agriculture Committee has conducted a number of hearings in Washington, DC focused on the 2018 Farm Bill and...


The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2022 discussed on June 14 by Agriculture Department

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


Release: WASHINGTON - The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Financial Services and General Government funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides annual funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Judiciary, the Executive Office of the President, and other independent agencies, including the Small Business Administration.


Secretary Blinken and President Duque to Deliver Remarks at 200 Years of Bilateral Relations Celebration

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez will celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Colombia at an event at the National Museum of American Diplomacy on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Secretary Blinken will deliver remarks at 3:30 p.m. on our joint efforts to achieve lasting peace, inclusive growth, and stronger democracies, while reflecting on our rich history of 200 years of diplomatic partnership.



Chairman David Scott Opening Statement at Hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Non-SNAP USDA Nutrition Programs”

News Release: In Ellenwood, Georgia - which is inside of my new Congressional District - Atlanta Harvest, an urban farm that provides food to 7 counties in the greater-Atlanta region, just received Healthy Food Financing Initiative funding to expand their market’s square footage, to increase their inventory and variety of food sold, and to purchase a hybrid delivery food truck.


EM Responding to Challenges, Positioning for New Era, Mullis Says at Conference

EM Responding to Challenges, Positioning for New Era, Mullis Says at Conference


USDA Designates Two Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...