News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Beckley Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl and Gun Crimes

News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - A Beckley man was sentenced today to four years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: BOSTON - A Cambridge man has been charged with drug distribution offenses involving cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl.


Combined Notice of Filings discussed on May 18 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Enumclaw, Washington, couple convicted of multiple federal felonies for stealing tax dollars intended for flood control

News Release: Created shell company and submitted false documents to illegally collect more than $465,000 in property tax funds.


Energy Department set to publish a new notice on May 20

There is one release scheduled to be published on May 20.


Federal Grand Jury Indicts Slidell Man For Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - RAYMOND BAYONA, age 32, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was charged today in a one-count indictment for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.


There was activity on one bill related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 18.


Walberg Opening Statement at Markup of Slapdash Democrat Bills

News Release: Today, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at an Education and Labor Committee markup on bills ranging from school construction to onerous wage and hour penalties...


Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden's Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 – “We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will do everything in its power to ensure babies and families have access to the formula that they need. As the President directed, ...


News Release: Being your own health advocate helps ensure you receive the quality healthcare you deserve. Feeling empowered to speak up with any questions, needs, concerns, or preferences you may have can help you and your doctor make medical decisions together as a team. Patients who ask questions and understand the answers they receive tend to get timely and more accurate diagnoses.


Homeland Security Department discusses Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0039 on May 18

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man who was shot while trying to rob a jewelry store in 2019 was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Audrey G. Fleissig Thursday to eight years and four months in prison.


Transportation Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats on May 18

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lowell Man Sentenced in Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Counterfeit Pills Containing Methamphetamine

News Release: BOSTON - A Lowell man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine disguised as counterfeit Adderall pills.


News Release: The Northeast Sea Grant Consortium -in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office and Water Power Technologies Office, and NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center -today announced six projects to advance social science and technology research on offshore renewable energy in the Northeast United States.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), introduced S. 4233, the Platte River Basin Critical Maintenance and Repair Act. This legislation would provide access to funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ...


Release: QUESTION: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest tonight has worked in government for nearly 30 years and currently serves as our 71st Secretary of State. Please welcome Secretary Antony Blinken. (Applause.)


DOE Updates Mobile Home Efficiency Standards to Lower Household Energy Bills

Release: New Initiative Will Save Owners and Renters $10 Billion on Utility Bills, Reduce Carbon Pollution, Ensure More Access to Affordable Mobile Homes


USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on July 12

BJA FY 22 Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes grant opened on May 19.


Jefferson City Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Firearm Used to Shoot Another Person

News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A Jefferson City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing the firearm he used to shoot another person during an argument.