News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


U.S. Attorney Convenes Multi-Agency Briefing Informing Local Community Leaders on Targeted Violence Indicators

News Release: SAN DIEGO - In response to recent violent shootings, online white supremacist rhetoric, and a significant increase in hate crimes, U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman today gathered key law enforcement and community leaders for a briefing that included a threat assessment, an overview of pre-attack indicators and the best ways to report and mitigate threats.


Federal Reserve System set to publish a new notice on July 1

There are three releases scheduled to be published on July 1.


USDA-RUS grant application closes on Aug. 15

RPIC COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT grant opened on June 30.


USDA Has Issued More Than $4 Billion in Emergency Relief Program Payments to Date

News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that to date, agricultural producers have already received more than $4 billion through the Emergency Relief Program (ERP), representing approximately 67% of the more than $6 billion projected to be paid through this first phase of the program.


News Release: On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the 62nd anniversary of your independence.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a seven page rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area rescind Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning July 1, 2022 (Gunnison)

News Release: Gunnison, Colo. - At 12:01 Friday, July 1, 2022, Stage I Fire Restrictions will be rescinded for both Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Recent rains in the area have increased fuel moisture and lessened fire danger, but visitors are asked to remain cautious with fire.


News Release: Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr., of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division today announced the formation of the New England Prescription Opioid (NEPO) Strike Force, a joint law enforcement effort that brings together the resources and expertise of the Health Care Fraud Unit in the ...


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Savings and Loan Holding Company discussed on June 29 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Self-admitted Crip gang member who manufactured and distributed over 360,000 fentanyl pills boasted on social media about violent shootings, machine guns and pill presses.


News Release: A Nevada man was arrested today in Los Angeles for an alleged investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 10,000 victims of over $45 million. A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska previously returned an indictment on June 14 charging the man, which was unsealed today in Omaha.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Public Health Bills

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “Investing in Public Health: Legislation to Support Patients, Workers, and Research:"


Essex County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug Distribution

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and distributing fentanyl and cocaine base, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs Task Force Joint Statement

News Release: The Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force has leveraged extensive multilateral coordination to block or freeze more than $30 billion worth of sanctioned Russians’ assets, freeze or seize sanctioned persons’ high-value goods, and heavily restrict sanctioned Russians’ access to the international financial system. REPO members have achieved these successes through close and extensive national and international coordination and collaboration.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico -The allocation of federal funds to Puerto Rico for its recovery from the 2020 Earthquakes steadily continues. This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reached 700 obligated projects aimed at helping communities recover from damage to the spaces and infrastructure that are part of everyday life.


News Release: Contact: Elizabeth Skinner. Contact: Amanda Gossard. Tourism to Cabrillo National Monument creates $62.5 million in Economic Benefits. Report shows visitor spending supports 564 jobs in San Diego economy. San Diego, CA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 684,000 visitors to Cabrillo...


Second visitor in three days gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

News Release: Incident details. * A 71-year-old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania, was gored by a bull bison near Storm Point at Yellowstone Lake on Wednesday, June 29. * The woman and her daughter inadvertently approached the bison as they were returning to their vehicle at the trailhead, causing the bull bison...


Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Update Conference

Release: Thank you, Under Secretary Estevez, for that introduction, and for your leadership of the Bureau of Industry and Security. I’d also like to thank the Office of Exporter Services for putting on this conference, and the entire BIS team for the hard work they do.