News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Deploying Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Nationwide

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “Charging Forward: Securing American Manufacturing and Our EV Future:”


PAMS-SC offers new grant application process starting March 17

Collaborative Research on International and Domestic Spherical Tokamaks grant opened on March 17.


Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Information from SAMHSA on Rising Mental Health Conditions Amid COVID-19

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.


Marion County Man Sentenced for Distributing Bombmaking Instructions

News Release: MARSHALL, Texas - A Jefferson man has been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Pallone & Schakowsky Celebrate Consumer Protection Wins in Omnibus

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed the omnibus, which included key provisions to crack down on consumer scams targeting older adults and members of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, and promote clean competition in sports, among other things.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that LATRELL JOHNSON (“JOHNSON"), age 30, of New Orleans, pled guilty on March 16, 2022, to count one (1) of her indictment, charging Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier:"


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


The Generals Highway Between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Opens March 18, 2022

News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. March 17, 2022 -The portion of the Generals Highway between Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is opening on Friday, March 18 for the season. This reopening will allow visitors to travel between the Grant Grove area of Kings Canyon and the Giant Forest...


Pallone Introduces Bill to Improve FDA’s Accelerated Approval Program

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today introduced the Accelerated Approval Integrity Act, which would improve the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to ensure that drugs that receive accelerated approval are providing a proven clinical benefit to patients.


Interior Department discusses Quarterly Status Report of Water Service, Repayment, and Other Water-Related Contract Actions on March 15

The US Interior Department published an eight page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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



Release: Washington - The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.Samples from the flock were ...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Thursday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight."


News Release: Officers from Barnstable and Walpole Police Departments recognized for their work in community policing.


Greene County, Arkansas Flood Maps Become Final

News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 15, 2022, for Greene County, Arkansas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.


Spring 2022 Prescribed Fire Burning Notice

News Release: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area may implement the following prescribed fire during the spring of 2022. Stevens County.


Biden-Harris Administration Issues Call for Wildfire Commission Member Applications

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Departments of Agriculture, Interior and the Homeland Security through FEMA are now accepting applications for members to the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.


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