News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


“House Committee Meetings“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D596-D597 on May 26


News Release: The U.S. Department of Justice today released the following statement from spokesman Anthony Coley:



Raimondo: 'Together, we must support and uplift the AANHPI community'

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo marked the end Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a letter of appreciation for the contributions of those communities.


Judge blocks ending Title 42 immigration restriction; Biden to appeal

The Biden administration reportedly plans to appeal after a federal judge blocked the president’s attempt to end the Title 42 immigration policy, citing the “harm that will result” by a potential flood of immigrants.


“PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR” was published on page S2761 of the Congressional Record on May 26.


Cloud, Comer Push White House Chief of Staff on Infant Formula Shortage Crisis

Today, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Ranking Member Michael Cloud (R-Texas) and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain, raising concerns about the Biden Administration’s failure to prevent the infant formula shortage crisis.


U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Stern’s Travel to Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Sweden

Release: U.S. Special Envoy Jessica Stern will travel to Lithuania, the Netherlands, and Sweden, May 31-June 8. During her visits, Special Envoy Stern will engage with local human rights defenders and civil society representatives regarding the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons globally, with a specific focus on LGBTQI+ refugees from Ukraine.


Holloway: Enhanced atomic radio receiver 'captures the incoming magnetic field' in its headphone-like device

National Institute of Standards and Technology reported research teams have enhanced the sensitivity of an atomic radio receiver by enclosing the receiver inside copper headphone-like devices.


Blinken: U.S. will 'strictly enforce sanctions on Iran's illicit oil trade'

The United States issued new designations on an international oil smuggling and money laundering network in Iran that supports multiple terrorist groups.


Granholm: DOE expands collegiate program 'to train the next generation of clean energy engineers'

The U.S. Department of Energy recently launched a $7 million initiative to decarbonize manufacturing to showcase the nation's college and university students' talent.


Ducheneaux: USDA is 'committed to making sure our nation’s organic producers and handlers have the tools they need'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency is currently accepting applications to assist with costs for producers to transition to organic operations.


EPA, DOJ reach agreement with potentially responsible parties to clean up the Tremont City Barrel Fill Superfund site in German Township, Ohio

EPA, DOJ reach agreement with potentially responsible parties to clean up the Tremont City Barrel Fill Superfund site in German Township, Ohio


Mitchell Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Mitchell, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on May 12, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


Haaland: Department of Interior works to address 'legacy pollution and helping working families who face hazardous pollution'

The U.S. Department of the Interior recently released guidance on how to apply for the first $725 million in funding for reclaiming abandoned mine lands, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month

Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Programs to Help People Buy, Build, Repair and Rent Homes in Rural, Tribal and Underserved Communities


USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses and People in 36 States and Puerto Rico

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to help create new and better market opportunities (PDF, 366 KB) for rural businesses and people in 36 states and Puerto Rico.


Biden Administration Announces $254 Million to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites

A total of 11 communities in Florida will receive Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup or High Performing Revolving Loan Fund support to help build back America’s economy while addressing environmental justice concerns


Biden Administration Announces $254 Million to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites

A total of 4 communities in Alabama will receive Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup or High Performing Revolving Loan Fund support to help build back America’s economy while addressing environmental justice concerns


EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance Urges Eligible School Districts in EPA Region 6 to Apply for $500 Million In Available Funding for Clean School Buses

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Creates New EPA Program to Protect Children’s Health, Reduce Pollution, and Boost American Manufacturing


EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker urges eligible school districts in EPA Region 8 states to apply for $500 million in available funding for clean school buses

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law creates new EPA program to protect children’s health, reduce pollution, and boost American manufacturing