News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


News Release: A felon who possessed a firearm was sentenced today to 114 months in federal prison.



There are three releases scheduled to be published on June 7.


BLM Wyoming volunteer receives national Lifetime Achievement Award

News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management announced that Vic Orr has been selected as a Lifetime Achievement award winner in BLM’s 2022 “Making a Difference" National Volunteer Awards.


Vilsack: 'USDA Rural Development is here to improve rural livability'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is raising awareness for home ownership programs to help people in rural, Tribal and underserved regions as part of Home Ownership Month.


Chairwoman Maloney, Schiff, House Chairs, Congress Urge President Biden to Recalibrate Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Chairwoman Maloney, Schiff, House Chairs, Congress Urge President Biden to Recalibrate Relationship with Saudi Arabia


Westerman, Moore Urge Consideration of Environmental Impact As Illegal Border Crossings Surge

Westerman, Moore Urge Consideration of Environmental Impact As Illegal Border Crossings Surge


The United States Welcomes the Truce Extension in Yemen

The United States welcomes today’s announcement by the UN on the extension of the truce in Yemen.


The 33rd Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

Tomorrow, we commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing, where tens of thousands of pro-democracy protestors peacefully joined together to call for democracy, accountability, freedom, and rule of law.



U.S. Action Plan on Global Water Security

Water is the source of life, and it nurtures and sustains livelihoods and civilizations.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha Before Their Meeting

It’s a real pleasure to see the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation here at the State Department in Washington.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Infant Formula Shortages

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled, “Formula Safety and Supply: Protecting the Health of America’s Babies:”


Leader Rodgers Commends Legislation to Protect Americans and Ensure U.S. Economic Leadership

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on legislation to protect Americans and strengthen the economy.


EPA Names Los Angeles as 2021 Top City for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

EPA Names Los Angeles as 2021 Top City for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Wong

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong about our ongoing coordination on regional issues, as well as to discuss the upcoming G-20 Ministerial meetings in Bali.


EPA Gives U.S. Virgin Islands Over $300,000 to Support Water Quality Monitoring for Safe Beach Recreation

The U.S. Virgin Islands is among 38 states, territories, and Indian Nations that will receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding for its beach monitoring and notification programs.


Census Bureau Set to Launch 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review Operation

Census Bureau Began Contacting Governmental Units about Reviewing 2020 Census Counts for Group Quarters Facilities such as College/University Student Housing and Correctional Facilities


Fishing Memories: Meet Scott Rumsey, Acting Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast

In honor of National Fishing and Boating Week, we spoke with Scott Rumsey, the Deputy Regional Administrator and current Acting Regional Administrator for NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region. He shared fond memories and favorite fishing experiences.


NOAA Fisheries is Leading the United Nations in Advancing Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries Management

Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries Management are key to addressing the many different challenges we are currently facing, such as climate change, and balancing the needs of nature and society for a more sustainable future.