News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News Release: Bank Detected Fraud Before Even More Money Was Stolen.

Leader Rodgers Calls for Hydropower to Be Properly Utilized

By DOE Newswire | May 13, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on hydropower.

Confidential Business Information Claims Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) discussed on May 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

By EPA Newswire | May 13, 2022

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

Bills addressed by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 12

By US DOT Newswire | May 13, 2022

There was activity on one bill related to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 12.

USDA Continues Urgent Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage

By USDA Newswire | May 13, 2022

Release: FNSpress@usda.gov. WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 As part of the Biden-Harris Administrations coordinated drive to end the infant formula shortage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging states to take advantage of flexibilities the department is offering in the Special Supplemental Nutrition...

Detroit Man Sentenced to 14 years’ Imprisonment on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit resident was sentenced yesterday to 14 years in federal prison on charges of possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute it in the Detroit area, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.

Prison sentence for perjurer wraps up prosecution of Middle Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy

News Release: MACON, GA: Thirteen defendants have been sentenced to terms of up to 15 years in prison after an extensive operation that targeted a middle Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy.

Labor Department publishes notice on May 12

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

DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 9 grant opened on May 13.

Lackawanna County Man Pleads Guilty To Production Of Child Pornography

News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jaime Ryan Chorba, age 46, of Archbald, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography before United States District Court Judge Malachy Mannion on May 12, 2022. No date has been set for sentencing.

Chair McCollum Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 United States Air Force and Space Force Budget Hearing

Release: WASHINGTON -House Committee on Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02) today announced that the House Appropriations Committee will be holding...

Alongside First Responders in Seattle, Senator Murray Pushes to Address Opioid Crisis

News Release: Senator Murray: “This is hard work, and we owe it to our first responders to make sure they have all the support they need."

Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 73 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Mississippi.

Foxx Readout on @EdLaborGOP’s Telehealth Roundtable

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of telehealth. Members heard from the Alliance for Connected Care and the American Benefits Counsel.

Murray, Casey, Democrats Push Infant Formula Manufacturers To Address Crisis, Get Formula On Shelves ASAP

News Release: Dear President Mountford: We write to express our concern about the infant formula supply shortage which is making it harder for parents and caregivers nationwide to get their children the nourishment they need. Formula is a critical source of nutrition for newborns and infants, and this supply shortage...

DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 13

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program- Region 6 grant opened on May 13.

Safety Zone; Barge Based Fireworks, Hudson River, Wappingers Falls, NY discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department

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

Leader Rodgers Calls for Hydropower to Be Properly Utilized

By EPA Newswire | May 13, 2022

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks in today’s Energy Subcommittee hearing on hydropower.

USDOT Supply Chain Tracker Shows Historic Levels of Goods Coming into U.S., Continued Challenges with Congestion

By US DOT Newswire | May 13, 2022

News Release: The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is pleased to share the latest Transportation Supply Chain Indicators Tracker, as part of the Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force.

Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Offense