News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on Libya

I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Representative of the United States.Let me start by thanking you, Under-Secretary-General Dicarlo for your informative, timely briefing today.


EPA Announces Record $24.2 Million Brownfields Investment in Maine

President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help revitalize New England communities, Build a Better America and Address Environmental Justice Concerns


Remarks at the United Nations Security Council Arria-formula Meeting on The Protection of Journalists

Thank you, Madam President and thank you to our briefers for sharing such meaningful and deeply personal insights this afternoon.


Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Tim Franks of the BBC World Service

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Tim Franks of the BBC World Service


EPA Announces Additional $1.9 Billion in State Revolving Loan Funds for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

$1.9 Billion in annual appropriations adds to $7.7 billion in SRF funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2022



Joint Statement by the Trilateral Working Group on Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls, Following the 21st session of UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues

We recognize that Indigenous women, young women, and girls in all their diversity, and two-spirit and gender-diverse individuals face disproportionately high rates of gender-based violence.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of User Fees, Mental Health, ARPA-H, and Other Legislation

Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of User Fees, Mental Health, ARPA-H, and Other Legislation


Pallone and Rodgers Introduce Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Legislation

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced legislation to reauthorize key Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) programs to address the national mental health and substance use disorder crises.


Bowling Green Man Sentenced to 11 years in Federal Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine for Distribution

Bowling Green Man Sentenced to 11 years in Federal Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine for Distribution


U.S. Initiates Second USMCA Dispute on Canadian Dairy TRQ Policies

Action by USTR Seeks to Address Canada’s Continuing Failure to Meet Its USMCA Obligations


Orange County Man Arrested on Federal Stalking Charge Alleging Multiyear Harassment Campaign Against Prominent Online Gamer

Orange County Man Arrested on Federal Stalking Charge Alleging Multiyear Harassment Campaign Against Prominent Online Gamer


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set to publish a new notice on June 3

There are five releases scheduled to be published on June 3.


St. Matthews Man With History of Violence Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Methamphetamine Possession

St. Matthews Man With History of Violence Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Methamphetamine Possession


Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken joined Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman’s meeting today with His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, the Deputy Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in Washington, D.C. The Secretary and Deputy expressed strong support for the UN-negotiated...


Ten People Arrested in Drug Conspiracy Case, Accused of Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine

News Release: WASHINGTON -Ten people were arrested today following their indictments on federal charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization that distributed Fentanyl and cocaine in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization primarily operated in areas near Seventh and O Streets NW and nearby neighborhoods.


2021 Report on International Religious Freedom: United Kingdom

Release: In the absence of a written constitution, the law establishes the Church of England as England’s state church and the Church of Scotland as Scotland’s national church. The law prohibits “incitement to religious hatred," as well as discrimination on the grounds of religion. In March, the Scottish Parliament ...


Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on May 24, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


Ferndale, Washington, woman indicted for trafficking in counterfeit goods

News Release: Sold knock-off designer goods at a fraction of the price of genuine handbags and accessories.


Commemorating Pride Month

News Release: For over 50 years, people around the world have come together to celebrate Pride Month, when we recognize the beautiful diversity of LGBTQI+ communities while acknowledging that the movement to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons has been one of both struggle and progress. Pride Month commemorates ...