News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Neal Emphasizes Need for Federal Paid Leave Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement as states continue to pass their own paid leave policies...


U.S. Attorney Avery Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

News Release: New Haven - In honor of National Police Week, which this year is observed from May 11 to May 17, U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement.


News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico -Gloricela Santiago Martínez spent the night of Hurricane María working in a shelter. After being away from her apartment in the Brisas del Mar public housing complex in Salinas for almost four days, she returned to find her home flooded. Despite not living on a first floor, the hurricane's rains came through her windows and walls. She spent about five hours bailing out water and rescuing what has been her home for nearly 30 years.


“Abortion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S2371 on May 9


There was activity on seven bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on May 12.


Agriculture Committee and the bills it addressed on May 12

There was activity on one bill related to the Agriculture Committee on May 12.



Head out to the wild horse and burro event in Center, Texas

News Release: NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Center, Texas, June 10-11, at the Shelby County Expo Center. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 10. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m. on Friday, June 10, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 11. Animals are eligible for adoption. Inquire with BLM staff onsite for more information.


Rubio opening remarks on countering the threat of the CCP

Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on the Chinese Communist Party’s plans for economic and technological dominance.


House Republicans Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Baby Formula Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and 106 of her House Republican colleagues are demanding that President Biden and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) answer vital questions on the baby formula shortage in the United States. In a letter to the administration, the members are seeking a clear plan from President Biden on how he will address this national crisis.


USDOJ-OJP-BJS grant application closes on July 6

FY 2022 Census of Public Defender Offices grant opened on May 13.


Schertz Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - Yesterday, a Schertz man was sentenced to 168 months in prison for transporting a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.


How politicians on Ways and Means Committee dealt with bills on May 12

There was activity on five bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 12.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at the first Conference Committee meeting on H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act and S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act...


Bakersfield Resident Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Charges

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - David Delgado Gonzalez, 38, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The United Arab Emirates Joins as Sixth Member of the Net-Zero Producers Forum

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States, Canada, Norway, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia welcome the United Arab Emirates as the sixth member of the Net-Zero Producers Forum (NPF). Collectively representing 45 percent of global oil production and 40 percent of natural gas production, the NPF is focusing on accelerating ...


News Release: ST. THOMAS, USVI - In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Delia L. Smith recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal and local law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11, 2022, through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary Sherman met today in Washington with NUG representatives, including Zin Mar Aung. The Deputy Secretary underscored robust U.S. support for the people of Burma in the face of the regime’s brutal crackdown and pledged to continue ...


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