News published on Federal Newswire in June 2022

News from June 2022


USDA Designates Three Iowa Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Johnson: 'ICE will consider U.S. military service' in civil immigration enforcement

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the Consideration of U.S. Military Service When Making Discretionary Determinations with Regard to Enforcement Actions Against Noncitizens policy directive June 7.


Vilsack: USDA 'to provide vital food assistance and relief' to New Mexico counties affected by wildfires

The USDA announced five low-income New Mexico counties recovering from wildfires from April of this year may be eligible for the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).


Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Bills to Improve Energy Infrastructure, Efficiency, and Financing

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “Legislative Hearing to Strengthen Energy Infrastructure, Efficiency, and Financing:"


TSA prepared for summer travel out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Release: PHOENIX The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) as well as other airports across Arizona as travel volume picks up this month and into the summer.


News Release: The Department of State raised the Travel Advisory Level for Ecuador to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel on June 22, 2022. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on April 19, 2022.


US Department of Labor to recognize importance of disability, equity in workforce during National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that, in recognition of the vital role people with disabilities play in making the nation’s workforce diverse and inclusive, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation" has been chosen as the theme for October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022.


News Release: Over the past two years, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Securing Energy Infrastructure Executive Task Force (SEI ETF) has partnered with Energy Sector Industrial Base stakeholders to develop a body of work that is advancing the state of the practice for industrial control system cybersecurity. Now...


Appropriations Committee Releases Reports for Homeland Security and Financial Services and General Government Bills

News Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs​ Appropriations Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2022 bill.


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...


How politicians on House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee dealt with bills on June 22

There was activity on one bill related to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee on June 22.


Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill


Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill

Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill


News Release: WASHINGTON -- In an effort to reach more communities at the onset of hurricane season, FEMA is launching a dual-language advertising campaign to educate and remind residents of the flood preparedness actions they can take to fit almost any budget.


Biking and Birding at Hobart Prairie Grove at Indiana Dunes National Park

News Release: Join a ranger for a birding-themed bike ride at the Indiana Dunes National Park’s Hobart Prairie Grove, Oak Savanna trail on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bring your bike and we will provide the binoculars and take you to some fun spots to see birds and enjoy a morning bike ride. Get your exercise and learn some basic birding techniques.


Indiana Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking

News Release: SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Chicago Division, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson of the Northern District of Indiana announced that Lamonte Powell, 52, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty on his plea of guilty to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


News Release: Jemez Springs, NM - With improved fuel moisture levels and reduced fire danger, Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. As a result, most of the park will be open for exploring, including the full extent of its backcountry vehicle route.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spoke with French Foreign Ministry Secretary General François Delattre today to discuss continued coordination to support Ukraine and its sovereignty and territorial integrity, including how best to respond to ...


News Release: Washington - Today, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced its recommendation that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw lands from new mineral leasing in the Rainy River watershed for 20 years, preventing development of important American mineral resources.


ERO operation results in prison sentence after multiple removals

ERO operation results in prison sentence after multiple removals