News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, “Modernizing Hydropower: Licensing and Reforms for a Clean Energy Future:"


News Release: LITTLE ROCK- Two Little Rock men were arrested Wednesday on federal drug conspiracy charges. Richard Smith, 48, and Enrique Salazar-Pacheco, 22, were charged by a grand jury in an indictment handed down on December 8, 2021.




Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and the bills it addressed on May 12

There was activity on six bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on May 12.


OE’s Microgrid R&D Program Supports Remote Communities and Resilience for Critical Infrastructure

Microgrids serve as an effective platform for integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) and can reduce costs and emissions while increasing the reliability and resilience of the nation’s electricity system.



News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the Biden administration canceling oil leases in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.


FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Coastal Fire

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of California in combatting the Coastal Fire burning in Orange County.


“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter” published by the Congressional Record  on May 9

“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D485-D486 on May 9


Release: Thank you to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to speak today.



Leader Rodgers Statement on Biden Administration Blocking American Energy Again With Cancelation of American Oil Leases

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the Biden administration canceling oil leases in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.


News Release: WASHINGTON-Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), and Representative Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), along with Republican lawmakers on both panels, today called on Oversight...


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


EPA, DOE Announce New England Winners of 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.


EPA and DOE Announce The 2022 ENERGY STAR Award Winners

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.


Jury Convicts Tulsa Man for Sexually Abusing a 7-Year-Old Child

News Release: A man who sexually abused a 7-year-old child was convicted Friday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program - Region 1 grant opened on May 13.