News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: Central African Republic

Release: The constitution establishes the country as a secular state. It also provides for freedom of religion and equal protection under the law regardless of religion and prohibits religious intolerance and “fundamentalism," which is not defined in law. Religious groups are required to register officially,...


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York; Ozone and Particulate Matter Controls Strategies discussed on June 2 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for New Information Collection on June 2

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for New Information Collection discussed on June 2 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


United States Targets the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile and Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) series of escalatory ballistic missile launches


Pallone Blasts GOP ‘Plan’ to Address Energy and Climate Crises

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. released the following statement today in response to Republicans’ latest “plan" to address climate and energy issues...


Orange County Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Obtaining More Than $5 Million in COVID Loans for Sham Companies

News Release: LOS ANGELES - An Orange County man has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges that he fraudulently obtained more than $5 million in COVID-relief loans for three sham companies.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa in Tokyo.


Targeting Covert Hamas Investment Network and Hamas Finance Official

While Palestinians in Gaza face harsh living and economic conditions under Hamas, the terrorist group has amassed hundreds of millions in its secret investment portfolio.


Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for June 20 to 24  at AAA in Virginia Beach

Release: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Residents of the Virginia Beach/Norfolk region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at the AAA office in Virginia Beach from June 20 to 24, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked IdentoGo/TSA PreCheck mobile RV.


USDA is Notifying the Public that the Secretary of Agriculture is Soliciting Nominations for the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee

Release: USDA is notifying the public that the Secretary of Agriculture is soliciting nominations for the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before Aug. 2, 2022.The National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee (NWSAC) provides guidance from ...



Notice published on June 2 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet on June 15 in Washington

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold an online meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health on June 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.


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

News Release: Washington, D.C. - 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.


S&T Awards Small Business Contract for Vehicle Alerting Technology

News Release: WASHINGTON - As emergency communications technologies adapt to an increasingly interconnected nation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced it awarded $100,000 to Corner Alliance, Inc., to enhance emergency alerts from first responders to drivers...


US Department of Labor awards $9.1M to Texas to promote equitable access to state’s unemployment insurance system

News Release: WASHINGTON - To help identify and address barriers workers face in accessing state unemployment insurance benefits, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Texas Workforce Commission.


On the Occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and Official Birthday

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the people of the United Kingdom on the occasion of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee and official birthday.


Three Men Sentenced to Prison Terms for July 4, 2020 Slaying of 11-Year-Old Boy

News Release: Child Struck by Gunfire While Walking to His Apartment.