News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

Targeting Hizballah Financial Facilitator’s Abuse of the Business Sector

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Hizballah continues to exploit the private sector and commercial activity to fund its illicit and destabilizing activities.

Inaugural Meeting of the Clean Energy Resources Advisory Committee

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez hosted the inaugural meeting of the Clean Energy Resources Advisory Committee (CERAC), a new private sector advisory group, on March 15.

U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for Sudan

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

The Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Labor today issued a business advisory on Sudan, highlighting the growing reputational risks to U.S. businesses and individuals associated with conducting business with Sudanese State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) and military-controlled companies.

Inaugural Global Democracy Champions Summit Remarks

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Hello, I’m Uzra Zeya, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.

Ambassador Hussain’s Trip to Saudi Arabia

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

U.S. Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Rashad Hussain traveled to Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 11-15, 2022.

Wicker, Fischer Introduce TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Legislation Would Reduce Burdens, Red Tape for Transportation Workers

At Subcommittee Hearing, Witnesses Warn Classroom Censorship Laws Hurt Students and Teachers, Erode Constitutional Freedoms

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, held a hearing to examine ongoing efforts to censor classroom discussion about American history, race, and LGBTQ+ issues, and to punish teachers who violate vague and discriminatory state laws by discussing these topics.

Comer Probes Hunter Biden’s Suspicious Foreign Business Transactions Flagged by U.S. Banks

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Comer Probes Hunter Biden’s Suspicious Foreign Business Transactions Flagged by U.S. Banks

Herrell Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Workforce Provides Timely Services to the American People

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Today, Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) introduced H.R. 7835, the Stopping Home Office Work’s Unproductive Problems (SHOW UP) Act, to ensure the federal workforce provides timely services to the American people.

Neal, Davis, Pascrell Statement on GAO Foster Care Report

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E.

Buchanan: Americans Deserve Accountability for Billions Lost in COVID-Unemployment Benefits

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

With estimates that as much as $400 billion were stolen from pandemic-era unemployment payments, the programs also worsened the labor shortage, warned Health Subcommittee Republican Leader (and former Oversight Subcommittee Chairman) Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) in an interview with Fox Business’ “Kudlow.”

Rice: $19 Billion in Improper EITC Payments at IRS – Let’s Fix Underlying Problems & Customer Service

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

Rice: $19 Billion in Improper EITC Payments at IRS – Let’s Fix Underlying Problems & Customer Service

Biden’s Tax on Unrealized Gains Would Expand the IRS and Force Tax Hikes on Millions of Americans

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

President Biden’s tax proposal on unrealized gains could hit millions of Americans

EPA Regional Administrator Debra Shore Urges Eligible School Districts in Minnesota to Apply for $500 Million In Available Funding for Clean School Buses

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

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

USDA Reaches a Consent Decision Against Gregg Ebner Jr. for Alleged Violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision against Gregg Ebner Jr. (Ebner) of Wichita Falls, Texas, on May 23, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.