News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Meet Abigail Wells, a Molecular Geneticist at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center

Abigail Wells supports the Northwest Fisheries Science Center as a molecular geneticist (Lynker contractor). She reflects on her career and what Pride Month means to her.


Joint Statement at the Annual Session of the UNOPS Executive Board

Joint Statement at the Annual Session of the UNOPS Executive Board


Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Congratulating Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young on Confirmation as USDA Under Secretary

House Agriculture Chairman David Scott released the following statement congratulating Georgia native, Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young on her confirmation as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics at the Department of Agriculture.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will work with 12 competitively selected remote and island communities around the United States to help strengthen their energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of outages, and improve their future energy and economic outlook. Through...


FAA Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact of Planned Starship/Super Heavy Launches

FAA Requires SpaceX to Take Over 75 Actions to Mitigate Environmental Impact of Planned Starship/Super Heavy Launches


FAA Launches ‘Be ATC’ Campaign to Recruit Next Diverse Generation of Air Traffic Controllers

FAA Launches ‘Be ATC’ Campaign to Recruit Next Diverse Generation of Air Traffic Controllers


FAA Updates Guidelines for Sound Insulation Programs Near Airports

FAA Updates Guidelines for Sound Insulation Programs Near Airports


FAA Awards $518 Million to Improve Critical Airport Infrastructure

FAA Awards $518 Million to Improve Critical Airport Infrastructure


There are two releases scheduled to be published on June 15.


FAA Seeks Public Comments on New O’Hare Terminal Project and Air Traffic Procedures Environmental Review

FAA Seeks Public Comments on New O’Hare Terminal Project and Air Traffic Procedures Environmental Review


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the fourth Notice of Sale of 45 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). This Notice of Sale is part of President Biden’s announcement on March 31, 2022 to release one million barrels of crude oil a day for six months to address the global supply disruption caused by Putin’s war on Ukraine and help stabilize volatile energy costs for American families.


Under Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Canada

News Release: Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez is traveling to Toronto, Canada, June 13-14 where he will represent the United States at the International Mines Ministers Summit. While in Toronto, Under Secretary Fernandez also will engage in discussions with foreign counterparts and private sector leaders attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, the largest mining event in the world.


McCaul, Fitzpatrick, Spartz, DeLauro, Pascrell, Cornyn, Casey Statement on National Critical Capabilities Committee Proposal

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Victoria Spartz (R-IN), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), and U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bob Casey (D-PA) released a joint statement on the new proposal for an outbound investment mechanism in the conference of H.R.4521, the Bipartisan Innovation Act.


Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security


BLM offers fuelwood permit sales in northern New Mexico

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - In order to assist the public with obtaining fuelwood permits for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed lands, the BLM in coordination with the US Forest Service, will offer in person fuelwood permit sales at the Canjilon Ranger District office on June 28, 2022, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Canjilon Ranger District is located at 358 State Rd 115 Canjilon, New Mexico.


There was activity on one bill related to the Ways and Means Committee on June 13.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced today that the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a markup on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


As U.S. Prepares to Host Summit of the Americas, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Resolution to Promote Nearshoring, Strengthen Economic Relations with Latin America, Caribbean

As U.S. Prepares to Host Summit of the Americas, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Resolution to Promote Nearshoring, Strengthen Economic Relations with Latin America, Caribbean



Chairs Pallone, Scott Urge FTC to Prevent Online Price Gouging of Baby Formula

Chairs Pallone, Scott Urge FTC to Prevent Online Price Gouging of Baby Formula