News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced their bipartisan State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act to promote stronger cybersecurity coordination between the Department...

Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

News Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2023 bill.

As SCOTUS Prepares to Overturn Roe, Murray and Hirono Host Abortion Storyteller Roundtable To Hear Directly From Patients

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) hosted a roundtable with patients from across the country to hear directly about how Roe and the right to abortion have shaped their lives-and to make clear what’s at stake with the Supreme Court set to end Americans’ constitutional right to abortion any day.

Pallone Floor Statement on Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks as prepared for delivery today on the House Floor during consideration of H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022...

BIL investments to help country prepare for 'longer, more intense and more dangerous' wildfire seasons

By Karen Kidd | Jun 23, 2022

National wildfire-risk reduction efforts and a program supporting the health and well-being of wildland firefighters are getting $103 million in Fiscal Year 2022 from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

June 22: bills handled by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

There was activity on five bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on June 22.

Finance Committee and the bills it addressed on June 22

There was activity on four bills related to the Finance Committee on June 22.

Eight Charged in $7 Million Loan Fraud Scheme

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 23, 2022

News Release: Eight defendants were charged in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania today with scheming to fraudulently obtain more than $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and pre-pandemic Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.

Chairwoman Maloney Announces Intent to Subpoena Dan Snyder

News Release: Washington D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, announced her intent to issue a subpoena to Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Commanders, for a Committee deposition. Chairwoman Maloney made the announcement during today’s hearing to examine the...

At Hearing, Portman Stresses Importance of FEMA Protecting Communities From Violent Threats & Technological Hazards

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, stressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) work to protect communities from violent threats and technological hazards at a hearing examining what resources and authorities FEMA requires to address worsening emergencies and disasters, including flooding, severe storms, and wildfires.

Crapo Statement at Retirement Legislation Markup

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, delivered the following remarks at an open executive session to consider The Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act.

Fugitive Leader of Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced to Thirty Years for Trafficking Cocaine

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 23, 2022

News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The ringleader of a Houston-based cocaine trafficking operation has been sentenced in the Southern District of Illinois to federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, bringing to a successful close an investigation and prosecution that spanned several states and more than five years.

Secretary Blinken’s Travel for the Germany-hosted Food Security Ministerial and the G7 and NATO Summits

By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2022

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Germany on June 23 to join foreign ministers for the Berlin Ministerial Conference “Uniting for Global Food Security” on June 24. He will meet with the participants to advance global initiatives to address food insecurity, stemming from both Russia’s brutal, unprovoked war against Ukraine and the continued challenges posed by climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, other conflicts, and supply chain challenges.

How politicians on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee dealt with bills on June 22

There was activity on three bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 22.

Education and Labor Committee and the bills it addressed on June 22

There was activity on three bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 22.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the bills it addressed on June 22

By DOE Newswire | Jun 23, 2022

There was activity on one bill related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on June 22.

DOI-BOEM offers new grant application process starting June 23

By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2022

Detailed Interpretation and data resolution of sediment resources offshore Texas grant opened on June 23.

BLM seeks public comment for a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley Field Office’s Resource Management Plans

By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2022

News Release: Grand Junction, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Grand Junction Field Office and Colorado River Valley Field Office Resource Management Plans.

Federal court orders Stone Mountain insurance agency owner to pay $50K after US Department of Labor finds worker retaliation

News Release: ATLANTA - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has ordered the owner of a Stone Mountain insurance agency to pay $50,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to a worker terminated after inquiring about pay.

Ahead of Hearing, Oversight Committee Releases New Evidence of Dan Snyder’s Role in Creating a Hostile Workplace and His Efforts to Undermine Investigations