News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


There was activity on five bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 18.


20th Anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to extend congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence. The Timorese people have much to be proud of in their nation’s young history, ensuring remarkable levels of freedoms - of political choice, of the press,...


Energy Department discusses Owen Stanley Parker v. Permian Highway Pipeline LLC, et al.; Notice of Complaint on May 18

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


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $24.9 million in funding for six research and development projects to support the advancement of clean hydrogen for electricity generation. DOE will partner with private companies to research advanced technology solutions that could...


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Two Charlotte business owners, Hamzeh Jamal Alasfar, 30, and Tayseer Issam Alkhayyat, 34, both of Charlotte, are facing federal charges for allegedly selling fraudulently obtained Apple iPhones (iPhones) and other electronic devices to domestic and international buyers, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Fernando Corrales, 23, of Modesto, charging him with escape from custody, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


USDOJ-BOP-NIC offers new grant application process starting May 19

Facilitating Behavior Change Training grant opened on May 19.




Leahy Statement On The Emergency Supplemental Funding For Ukraine And Global Food Aid

Leahy Statement On The Emergency Supplemental Funding For Ukraine And Global Food Aid


Leahy REAX On House Passage of the Emergency Supplemental for Ukraine and Global Food Aid

Leahy REAX On House Passage of the Emergency Supplemental for Ukraine and Global Food Aid


Two Miami Dade Police Sergeants Receive United States Attorney General’s Award

News Release: Miami, Florida - Today, during a ceremony at Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) headquarters in Doral, Florida, MDPD Sergeants Kurt Berardino and Christopher Perez were presented with the Fifth Annual United States Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.


FEMA Awards State Of Vermont More Than $11.6 Million For COVID Testing Costs

FEMA Awards State Of Vermont More Than $11.6 Million For COVID Testing Costs


Combined Notice of Filings #1 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.


Former Gulf Cartel Leader Extradited to East Texas for Drug Trafficking Violations

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Mexican national has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


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


Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced on May 17, 2022 on racketeering charges.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today, U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced Edward Clyde Ledford, 57, of Lenoir, N.C., a federal firearms licensee (FFL) doing business as Whitnel Outdoorsman and Pawn, for knowingly selling a firearm to a prohibited person, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


State of Oregon Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Interfering with Railroad Conductor

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Timothy Thomas, 32, Portland, Oregon, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 60 months in prison for intentionally interfering with an on-duty Amtrak railroad conductor. Thomas pleaded guilty to this charge on March 3, 2022.


Wyden Statement on GAO Report on Tax, Demographic Data

News Release: Washington, D.C.-Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement in response to a Government Accountability Office report he requested, Tax Equity: Lack of Data Limits Ability to Analyze Effects of Tax Policies on Households by Demographic Characteristics...