News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


USDA Announces $35 Million Funding Opportunity to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

News Release: WASHINGTON, March 9, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $35 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities that help historically underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers ...


National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period on    Marquette Greenway Trail – Salt Creek Connection     Environmental Assessment

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: The National Park Service has extended the Public Comment Period on the Environmental Assessment (EA), for the “Marquette Greenway Trail - Salt Creek Connection" for Indiana Dunes National Park. The comment period now closes on March 27, 2022.


Biden Rule Will Raise Construction Workers' Wages

The Biden–Harris administration and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh continue to deliver wins for working people.


News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s federal court ruling on surprise medical billing...


Winnsboro Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography

News Release: MONROE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Fazon Davis, 25, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 240 months (20 years) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release for production of child pornography.



News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal jury convicted Che Jaron Durbin, age 43, of Aberdeen, Maryland and Terrell Darnell Walton, age 36, of Delaware, yesterday on federal charges related to their participation in a drug trafficking organization distributing cocaine and crack cocaine in Harford County, Maryland.


Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. It’s a particular pleasure, Mr. Chairman, to welcome you here to Washington. After two long years of COVID delays, we are finally together and it is a great pleasure.


“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1017-S1019 on March 7


News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A federal judge ordered a Kansas businessman to pay $215,0000 in restitution and serve one year of probation as part of his sentence for failing to pay over payroll tax collections to the Internal Revenue Service. In 2018 Charlie James, 43, of De Soto pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States.



The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Assistant Secretary Monica Medina Travels to New York

News Release: On Wednesday, March 9, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina will travel to New York, NY, in support of negotiations on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) ...


Barrasso Opening Statement at Committee Business Meeting to Consider Nominations

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a business meeting to consider the nominations of:


Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Man Sentenced to 480 Months in Prison

News Release: SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - U.S. District Judge Francisco Besosa sentenced Ricardo Pérez-Delgado to a term of 480 months (40 years) in prison for his participation in a robbery resulting in the murder of Armando Rosado-Molina, a businessman who owned several gas stations and other commercial properties, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico.


Senate Passes Peters & Portman Landmark Provision Requiring Critical Infrastructure to Report Cyber-Attacks as Part of Funding Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A landmark provision authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to combat ongoing cybersecurity threats against critical...


News Release: VIENNA, Va.- The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a small prescribed fire at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts the week of March 14 or March 21, depending on weather conditions. The planned fire will be smaller than one acre, located in the circle parking area in front of the Filene Center.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for a Public Meeting, Arizona on March 9

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Tokyo, Japan from March 10-12. During his visit, Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ely S. Ratner will co-chair the 2+2 Security Sub-Committee ...