News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News Release: BOSTON - A former Brockton man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on sex trafficking charges.

Lock 7 Hydro Partners; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation discussed on May 18 by Energy Department

By DOE Newswire | May 19, 2022

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

Monongalia County man admits to role in firearms conspiracy

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Harry Anderson Sprouse, III, of Maidsville, West Virginia, has admitted to his role in a firearms conspiracy, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.

Chair Grijalva Statement on Interior Secretary Haaland Announcement on Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today issued the following statement after U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland announced before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee that the proposed program for the National Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program would be released by June 30, 2022.

May 18: bills handled by Ways and Means Committee

There was activity on three bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 18.

Portman, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand FEMA’s Capacity to Help Communities Address Technological Hazards

Portman, Sinema Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand FEMA’s Capacity to Help Communities Address Technological Hazards

House Appropriations Committee to Hold Hearings on Infant Formula Recall and Nationwide Shortage

House Appropriations Committee to Hold Hearings on Infant Formula Recall and Nationwide Shortage

Taos business owner pleads guilty to failure to pay taxes withheld from employee paychecks

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Diane Mariani, 66, of Taos, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on May 18 in federal court to willful failure to collect or pay over tax. Mariani will remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.

House Passes Legislation to Provide Additional Support to Ukraine

House Passes Legislation to Provide Additional Support to Ukraine

Stefanik, Rodgers, Hinson, and Bice Lead the Babies Need Formula Now Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK) introduced legislation today called the Babies Need Formula Now Act, to increase the baby formula supply for parents as soon as possible.

DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Provide Additional Support to Ukraine

DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Provide Additional Support to Ukraine

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) discussed on May 18 by Commerce Department

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

Federal Judge Sentences Convicted Felon To 10 Years In Prison For Possession Of Ammunition And A Firearm During A Domestic Violence Incident

News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Dana Dean Fetherson, 44, of Waxhaw, N.C., was sentenced to 120 months in prison and three years of supervised release for possession of ammunition and a firearm by a convicted felon.

Lexington Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Armed Methamphetamine Trafficking

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky.- A Lexington man, Christopher Paul Cavanaugh, 40, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison on Thursday, by U.S. District Judge Karen C. Caldwell, after pleading guilty to two counts of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Granger Welcomes Letlow to the Committee

Granger Welcomes Letlow to the Committee

Sanger Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Raymond Uribe, 34, of Sanger, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Opening Remarks by Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before the House Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much, Chairwoman Lee.

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and held a productive discussion about global trade issues.

Explanation of Vote on the Mandate Renewal of UNSMIL