News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


Transitions in the Office of the Spokesperson

News Release: For the past 15 months, I have been fortunate to work alongside extraordinarily talented and committed public servants. Today, I have the bittersweet task of saying goodbye to two members of my team and announcing an important addition.


News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa - Julian Darnell Black, age 28, was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Five Grams or More of Methamphetamine and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime. Black was ordered to serve five years of supervised release to follow his prison term and immediately pay a $200 Special Assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.


Sula Jacobs selected as superintendent for Olympic National Park

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Sula Jacobs to serve as the superintendent of Olympic National Park. Jacobs is currently the superintendent of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. She will begin her new role in late July.


How politicians on Natural Resources Committee dealt with bills on May 31

There was activity on four bills related to the Natural Resources Committee on May 31.


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Meeting discussed on May 31 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: At least five ghost guns, including one AR-15 short-barrel rifle, 15 ghost gun kits, components of assault-style rifles, numerous rounds of ammunition, several other firearms and more than $25,000 in cash seized.


Foxx, Burr Again Call Out Department of Education for Its Lack of Cooperation on Facebook Student Data Privacy Leak

Foxx, Burr Again Call Out Department of Education for Its Lack of Cooperation on Facebook Student Data Privacy Leak


Owens: Time for BIE Reforms so Students Have the Opportunity to Succeed

Owens: Time for BIE Reforms so Students Have the Opportunity to Succeed


USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract

USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract


USDA Makes Available $200 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain

USDA Makes Available $200 Million to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain


EPA Seeks Comments on Cleanup Plan for Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Site in Franklin, Indiana

Public comment period ends July 1; an in-person public meeting and hearing will be held Thursday, June 9 from 6-9 p.m.


Biden Administration Announces $7.3 Million to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites in Pennsylvania

8 Pennsylvania communities will receive Brownfield Assessment, Cleanup or High Performing Revolving Loan Fund support to help reinvigorate neighborhoods while addressing environmental justice concerns


Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available for Clean School Buses Through EPA

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Creates New EPA Program to Protect Children’s Health, Reduce Pollution, and Boost American Manufacturing


Sex Offender Sentenced in South Florida to Five Years for Failure to Register

News Release: Miami, Florida - Today, a federal district judge sitting in Fort Pierce sentenced John Francis Bolieau, 44, of Massachusetts, to 60 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for failing to register as a sex offender.


There were 34 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in May.


Energy Department discusses Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Faucets and Showerheads on May 31

The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were 95 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Energy in May.


Thompson Reacts to USDA’s Tone Deaf "Framework" on America’s Food Supply Chain

House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson issued the following statement today after U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a "framework" to address our nation’s crippled food supply chain


There are two releases scheduled to be published on June 2.


News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the winners of the 2022 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) ). Webb Institute emerged as the overall winner in this third annual competition. Alongside the 2022 MECC winners, DOE also announced the new wave of students who will compete in the inaugural Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC) ) and 2023 MECC.