News from June 2022

By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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...

By Trina Thomas | Jun 23, 2022
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.

By Trina Thomas | Jun 23, 2022
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).

By DOE Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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:"

By Homeland Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.

By DOL Newswire | Jun 23, 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.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 23, 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...

By Homeland Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.
By EPA Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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...

By Homeland Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
There was activity on one bill related to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee on June 22.

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Legislative Branch Funding Bill
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.

By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.

By DOJ Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.
By State Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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 ...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 23, 2022
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.

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2022
ERO operation results in prison sentence after multiple removals