News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:Secretary of State Antony J.


Census Bureau Researchers Attend 2022 American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference

U.S. Census Bureau researchers and other survey research professionals across the nation will present findings at the 77th Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference set to be held virtually May 11-14.


International Partnership Focuses on Aquaculture in a Changing Environment

The U.S.-Japan Natural Resources (UJNR) Aquaculture Panel meets annually to discuss new methods to support the growth of sustainable domestic aquaculture.


USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Candymar Produce Inc. satisfied a $1,920 reparation order issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) involving unpaid produce transactions.


Biden-Harris Administration Officials Celebrate Move To Make Enrollment In Head Start Programs Easier for Families at Los Angeles Event

This event highlighted the joint announcement of the new policy to make it easier for families to enroll in Head Start programs by determining their eligibility simply by showing proof of SNAP eligibility.


APHIS Announces New Plant Protection and Quarantine Deputy Administrator

Today I am announcing Dr. Mark Davidson as the new Deputy Administrator for Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ), a position he has been acting in since Osama El Lissy retired in January 2022.


EPA Announces East Baton Rouge Parish School System Wins Energy Star Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 and the Department of Energy are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards


There was activity on five bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on May 11.


Woodland Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses Uncovered by Operation Silent Night, an Effort to Fight Coordinated Criminal Activity in Northern California

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Victor Magana, 28, of Woodland, was sentenced today to 11 years and three months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


EPA Recognizes Two Organizations in Des Moines as ENERGY STAR Award Winners

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


EPA Reminds New Englanders to Prepare for the Summer Smog Season with Free Air Quality Alerts

With the onset of warmer weather, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urges New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle air pollution (which is often referred to as smog, when combined), and to take health precautions when smog levels are predicted to be high.


Haitian Police Officer Charged with International Narcotics Conspiracy, Narcotics Distribution, and Firearms Offense

News Release: R. Denise Foster Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Caribbean Division, Robert Bell Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Division and Richard G. Frohling United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced the extradition of Haitian police officer Alex Mompremier from Haiti based...


There was activity on two bills related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on May 11.


News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - United States Attorney Michael Easley today formally announced the expansion of the office’s continued efforts to enforce federal civil rights laws across Eastern North Carolina. These efforts will include an emphasis on community engagement and law enforcement training.


News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Havre man who admitted to supplying large quantities of methamphetamine to individuals on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 68 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


There was activity on four bills related to the Judiciary Committee on May 11.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Severano Ceballos Martinez, 45, of Copaco, Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court today to 17 years and six months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of methamphetamine. Martinez pleaded guilty on Nov. 3, 2021.


There was activity on three bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on April 1.