News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


“SENATE RESOLUTION 639--CONGRATULATING AMES LABORATORY ON 75 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE” published by the Congressional Record  on May 17

“SENATE RESOLUTION 639--CONGRATULATING AMES LABORATORY ON 75 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE“ was published in the Senate section on page S2549 on May 17



Regan: EPA grants funding 'so that all children, no matter their race or income, have a safe, level playing field'

The Environmental Protection Agency announced four collaborative agreements for Children's Healthy Learning Environments in Low-Income and/or Minority Communities have been awarded government funding.


Phillips: 'It's an honor' to serve as new Maritime Administration administrator

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the appointment of retired Rear Adm. Ann Phillips as the 20th administrator of the Maritime Administration.


Mayorkas: Extra H-2B visas help meet need for workers 'at this most critical time'

An additional 35,000 H-2B temporary, nonagricultural worker visas will be made available to meet a labor shortage, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor announced.


There were eight notices published by the Labor Department in week ending May 21, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending May 21: Federal Reserve System publishes 3 notices

There were three notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending May 21, according to the Federal Register.


“WITHDRAWALS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 17

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “WITHDRAWALS” on May 17.


There were 19 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending May 21, according to the Federal Register.


“NOMINATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 17

“NOMINATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S2551 on May 17


There were three notices published by the Justice Department in week ending May 21, according to the Federal Register.


Vilsack: 'USDA is taking aggressive action to support WIC participants' with infant formula shortage

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the U.S Department of Agriculture will be working with the Department of Defense to expand its efforts to work with Health and Human Services to get baby formula back on store shelves.


Looman: 'We need public input to ensure that revisions to the overtime regulations fulfill the original intent and promise of the law'

The U.S. Department of Labor is planning a virtual listening session for Southwest employees and stakeholders regarding minimum wage and overtime exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees.


U.S. Marshals Alert Public of Scam Phone CallsU.S. Marshals Service Sees a Spike in Calls in the Northern Ohio Area

News Release: Toledo, OH - The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of a current imposter scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott. Scammers have been calling victims to explain they missed court dates, have outstanding warrants, or failed to appear after being served with subpoenas. No...


News Release: On Saturday, May 21, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo hosted a roundtable with, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Lee Chang-Yang and U.S. and Korean executives to demonstrate the importance of the trade and investment relationship between the United States and Korea, and in particular, significant cross-border investments in sectors critical to the long-term growth of both economies.


Neal, Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to European Commission & NATO Headquarters

News Release: LONDON-House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the bipartisan Congressional delegation’s conclusion of meetings in Brussels where they were hosted by the European Commission and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)...


There were 34 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending May 21, according to the Federal Register.


Nordwall: 'Cyber criminals are targeting our aging population at an ever-increasing rate'

Two Californians were indicted in a multi-million dollar tech-support scam directed at elderly victims.



Spinrad: Heat-mapping program will 'help us build a Climate Ready Nation'

Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are teaming with community scientists this summer to map the hottest parts of 14 U.S. cities and counties in the U.S. and two international cities.


Williams: Alleged Liberian rebel leader who used child soldiers 'can no longer run' or hide in the U.S.

Homeland Security Investigations arrested a Liberian man living in New Jersey for fraudulent immigration documents.