News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


St. Louis Rappers, Others Indicted on Fentanyl Conspiracy, Other Charges

News Release: ST. LOUIS -St. Louis rappers and others are among 14 people indicted on federal charges accusing them of running a fentanyl distribution ring in the St. Louis area.


DOT Joins New Federal-State Partnership to Expand Domestic Offshore Wind Supply Chain

News Release: WASHINGTON DC - The Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the designation of offshore wind vessels as Vessels of National Interest making them eligible for financial support through the Title XI Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI). This designation will facilitate more offshore wind construction and will prioritize applications for such projects for review and funding through Title XI.


Fernandez: 'Safety is our number one priority' with new directives for Massachusetts rail transit system

Federal Transit Administration recently announced a series of special directives to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.


Activity in the United States Attorney’s Office

News Release: Chief United Stated District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced PEDRO NAVARRETTE-GOMEZ, 24, of Sacramento, California (originally from Tapachula, Chipas, Mexico) on May 27, 2022, for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. Navarrette-Gomez was arrested in Rawlins, Wyoming on Jan. 31, ...


The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING JAIME SHIMEK ON HER DEPARTURE” on June 21.


News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Willie Irving, 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute spice, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


“QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE” published by the Congressional Record  on June 21

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “QUESTION OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE” on June 21.


Slovenia’s National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Slovenia a happy Statehood Day.


Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 - "I am pleased to see that Congress has taken action to provide much needed support to help USDA’s child nutrition programs serve nutritious meals to America’s children. Throughout the pandemic, the school nutrition professionals who feed our children faced enormous challenges, ...


There was activity on one bill related to the Natural Resources Committee on June 24.


June 24: bills handled by Ways and Means Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on June 24.


Chairwoman Maloney Issues Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act...


News Release: As Secretary of State, I usually avoid commenting on Supreme Court rulings. But today’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade has raised understandable questions and concerns across the world and within our workforce.


Oversight Committee Passes Critical Legislation to Curb Disinformation on the U.S. Census, Support Government Efficiency

Oversight Committee Passes Critical Legislation to Curb Disinformation on the U.S. Census, Support Government Efficiency


Chairwoman Maloney Applauds President Biden’s Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality

Chairwoman Maloney Applauds President Biden’s Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality


Oversight Subcommittee Report Reveals EPA Failed to Protect Pets, Owners From Dangerous Flea and Tick Collar

Oversight Subcommittee Report Reveals EPA Failed to Protect Pets, Owners From Dangerous Flea and Tick Collar


During Pride, Oversight Committee Passes Historic Legislation to Ensure Federal Data Inclusive of LBGTQI+ Communities

During Pride, Oversight Committee Passes Historic Legislation to Ensure Federal Data Inclusive of LBGTQI+ Communities


Equality Caucus Commends Committee on Oversight and Reform for Advancing the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act

Equality Caucus Commends Committee on Oversight and Reform for Advancing the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former institution-affiliated party of Golden Pacific Bancorp, Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that it had prohibited Karl K. Klessig from future participation in the banking industry for fraud in his application to acquire control of Golden Pacific Bancorp, Inc., a former bank holding company in Sacramento, California.


Chairwoman Maloney, Rep. Tlaib, and Committee Democrats Push to Include the “Middle Eastern or North African” Response Category in U.S. Census, Federal Data

Chairwoman Maloney, Rep. Tlaib, and Committee Democrats Push to Include the “Middle Eastern or North African” Response Category in U.S. Census, Federal Data