News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today to request information regarding the Biden Administration’s efforts to address the increased levels of mental health issues in the United States, particularly given the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.


DOT-PHMSA grant application closes on April 27

FY 2022 State Damage Prevention (SDP) Grants grant opened on March 17.


Chairman Carper’s Opening Statement: Hearing on the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Formula

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund.


Notice of Lodging of Proposed Complaint and Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act discussed on March 15 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 31 years’ imprisonment followed by five years’ supervised release on his conviction of firearms charges, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.


Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Notice of Request for New Information Collection on March 15

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: US Park Rangers of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Special Agents with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) are seeking information from the public to help locate a missing Reno, Nevada woman. Park officials say 64-year-old Gayle Stewart was last seen on March 14, 2022, in the Bypass Bridge parking area near Hoover Dam. Stewart had traveled to the area to take photographs and did not return to her vehicle.


Crapo Statement at Hearing on Charitable Giving

News Release: Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, submitted the following remarks for the record at a hearing entitled, “Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector.".


Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the (Build Back Better) Purchase of Dried Fruit and Nut Mix

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Fruit and Nut Mix for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.


Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the (Build Back Better) Purchase of Vegetable Products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Vegetable Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.


Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the (Build Back Better) Purchase of Dried Fruit

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dried Fruit and Nut Mix for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.


USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating, Eradicating Livestock Diseases

The U.S.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $13 million in research that explores novel therapies and prevention strategies for animal diseases that cost the agricultural industry billions worldwide.


USDA Announces American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment to Benefit Underserved Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it is accepting grant applications for the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Technical Assistance Investment Program to provide historically underserved farmers, ranchers and forest landowners technical support in accessing USDA programs and services.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JAVORIOUS SCOTT, aka JAYDAYOUNGAN, age 23, a Bogalusa resident and rapper pled guilty on March 16, 2022 before United States District Judge Sarah S. Vance to a one-count indictment charging him with possession of a firearm while under indictment or felony, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(n)(1) and 924(a)(1)(D), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


McCaul, Meeks Encourage Admin to Prioritize Upcoming DRC Elections

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraging the administration to prioritize the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).


Special Local Regulations; Annual Marine Events Within the Eighth Coast Guard District; Riverfest Power Boat Races discussed on March 15 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dewitt, AR discussed on March 15 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


March 7 is the Last Day to Apply for SBA Assistance

News Release: LACEY, Wash. -- The U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) is FEMA’s most important federal partner when responding to disasters.


What did Commerce Department publish on March 15?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.