News published on Federal Newswire in March 2022

News from March 2022


News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a birding expert from the Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society on Sundays, April 3, and May 1, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, for a migration birding hike. The April hike will be led by Kim Ehn. Meet in the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and carpool to the birding spot of the month. No experience required. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DAVID COULTER, age 33, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on March 25, 2022 by a federal grand jury for violations of the Federal Gun Control Act. Specifically, he is charged in a two-count indictment with being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).


US Department of Labor proposes $198K in penalties to Grand Junction foundation repair company for willful, serious trenching safety violations

News Release: Employer name: Groundworks Colorado LLC. 2575 U.S. 6 & 50, Unit A. Grand Junction, CO 81501. Citations issued: Groundworks Colorado LLC. One willful violation and five serious violations. Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations...


Chair McCollum Statement at United States Central Command Hearing (CLOSED)

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chair of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the United States Central Command (CLOSED):We welcome back our witness, General Kenneth McKenzie, Commander of U.S.


Wicker Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Produce Evidence for Claims of Market Manipulation in Gas and Oil Markets

Wicker’s inquiry follows recent claims that inflated gas prices are the result of exploitation by the oil and gas industry, rather than the reduction of domestic fossil fuel production and the escalating crisis in Ukraine.


Maloney, Nadler, Garbarino Request Information About New Federal Contract for 9/11 Survivors’ and Responders’ Medical Care

“We are seeking to ensure that issues uncovered through investigative reporting and our own inquiry that impacted the previous contract do not reoccur and that 9/11 responders receive seamless care during the transition to a new health care program administrator,” the Members wrote.


Comer & Katko Blast DHS for Hiding Information About Terrorists Apprehended at the Border

In calendar year 2021, there were over two million apprehensions of illegal border crossers by U.S. Border Patrol.


Neal Issues Request for Information on Health Care Industry’s Impact on the Climate Crisis

Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from 12 health care organizations regarding their work to combat the climate crisis.


Acting Chair Chu Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing with IRS Commissioner Rettig on the 2022 Filing Season

Welcome, everyone. The Subcommittee on Oversight meets today to review the 2022 tax return filing season and the overall operations of the Internal Revenue Service.


Biden’s Budget Last Year Stoked Inflation, Ignored IRS Backlog, Slowed Recovery

As the Biden Administration prepares to release its FY 2023 budget several months late, Americans are still suffering from the impact of his FY 2022 budget, which stoked inflation, ignored the IRS backlog, and slowed America’s economic recovery.


Brady: We Shouldn’t Be Providing a Dollar to the Russian War Machine

After Congress suspended trade relations with Russia and Belarus,, Republican Leader on the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) appeared on the Ben Shapiro Show to discuss the importance of leading the world in holding Russia accountable.


Finance Committee Republicans Ask Yellen for Update on Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports

The reports have rarely been distributed on time in recent years, with the 2021 report not delivered until August 31.


House Passes Three Republican Bills

The Japanese American World War II History Network Act establishes a network in the National Park System to improve the visibility and public awareness of all sites associated with Japanese American experiences during World War II.


Rodgers, Westerman, & Graves Call on Congressional Leadership to Address Key Barriers to U.S. Energy Security in China Bill

Specifically, we are concerned that these government-imposed barriers are preventing the United States from securing its energy future, which is the key to remaining the world’s dominant economy through the 21st century and beyond.


E&C Announces Hearing on Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure

The hearing is entitled, “Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure.”


E&C Announces Additional Details on FCC Oversight Hearing

Pallone and Doyle first announced the oversight and budget hearing earlier this month.


Over Two-Thirds of the Nation’s Counties Had Natural Decrease in 2021

More than 73% (2,297) of U.S. counties experienced natural decrease in 2021, up from 45.5% in 2019 and 55.5% in 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2021 estimates of population and components of change released today.


New Statistics Available From the 2016–2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Today the U.S. Census Bureau released new statistics from the 2016–2020 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.


U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, January 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $89.7 billion in January, up $7.7 billion from $82.0 billion in December, revised.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure:”