News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


There was activity on four bills related to the Oversight and Reform Committee on June 7.


News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A Greenville, South Carolina woman, who was involved in a longtime romantic relationship with the leader of an extensive methamphetamine distribution conspiracy, was sentenced this week to 36 months in federal prison.


News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Parkwide vehicle entries over the Memorial Day weekend in 2022 showed a 34% decrease over the same weekend in 2021.


There was activity on five bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 7.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-BWA offers new grant application process starting June 8

PEPFAR Botswana Community Led-Monitoring (CLM) Program grant opened on June 8.


Solar Decathlon Expands, Bringing Zero Energy Programs to High School Students and Mid-Career Professionals

At the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2022 Competition Event, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announced the launch of two Solar Decathlon workforce development programs to bring the collegiate competition’s sustainable buildings expertise, experience, and mentorship into high school classrooms and architectural studios across the country.


Chairwoman Maloney Launches Probe of Saudi Government’s $2 Billion Investment In Jared Kushner’s Investment Firm

Committee is Investigating Whether Former President’s Son-in-Law Received Improper Financial Benefits After Promoting Pro-Saudi Policies at White House


Chairwoman Maloney Seeks Answers from Insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers on Birth Control Coverage

Chairwoman Maloney Seeks Answers from Insurers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers on Birth Control Coverage


Neal Statement on Meetings with Political Party Leaders at Stormont

Neal Statement on Meetings with Political Party Leaders at Stormont


Brady: Small Businesses Losing Jobs Red Flag for Looming Recession

Brady: Small Businesses Losing Jobs Red Flag for Looming Recession


CBO Report Key Takeaway: Biden Policies Shrink the Economy

CBO Report Key Takeaway: Biden Policies Shrink the Economy


Leader Rodgers Statement on the Decision of OPEC and Russia to Increase Oil Production

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the Biden administration welcoming the decision of OPEC and Russia to increase their production of oil, ahead of an expected visit to Saudi Arabia by President Biden.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Bills to Protect Consumers and Strengthen the Economy

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, “Legislative Hearing to Protect Consumers and Strengthen the Economy:”


BIS Issues Charging Letter Against Roman Abramovich for Violating U.S. Export Controls Related to Flights of his Private Jets

Today, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) Director John Sonderman issued an Administrative Charging Letter against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, alleging violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) involving flights of two U.S.


Tip Sheet Number 11 — June 3, 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2022.


Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary), First Quarter 2022

Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the first quarter of 2022 (table 1), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.


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Bills addressed by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 7

There was activity on one bill related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 7.


USDA Seeks Cotton Board Nominees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominations of domestic cotton producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and importers of cotton and cotton-containing products for positions on the Cotton Board.