News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that KAREN FARRELL TIGLER, age 35, of Harvey, Louisiana, pled guilty today to Bank Fraud in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344, and Making and Subscribing False Tax Returns in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206(1).

U.S. Special Envoy Tim Lenderking’s Remarks Safer Pledging Conference Hosted by the UN and the Netherlands

By State Newswire | May 11, 2022

Release: Thank you very much to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Nations for the invitation to give remarks at the Pledging Conference and for hosting this important event. The United States commends UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen David Gressly for leading the international community to find...

Western Drought Impacts Every American

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a Republican forum titled "How Western Drought Affects Every American.".

Document Imaging System (DIS) Pilot for Used Self-Propelled Vehicles Export Document Submission discussed on May 10 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department discusses State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier Vehicles on May 10

By US DOT Newswire | May 11, 2022

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Homeland Security Committee and the bills it addressed on May 10

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on May 10.

Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KENDALL HOOKS, 50, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford to 66 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking cocaine.

Notice of Performance Evaluation of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Public Meeting; Request for Comments discussed on May 10 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

DHS Signs Agreement for Cybersecurity and Public Safety with South Korea

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Project Arrangement (PA) and Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development, and foreign technical exchanges in cybersecurity and public safety solutions with the Republic...

Peoria Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Randall R. Ray IV, 33, was sentenced on May 10, 2022, to 14 years in prison for possession of child pornography.

How politicians on Foreign Affairs Committee dealt with bills on May 10

By State Newswire | May 11, 2022

There was activity on one bill related to the Foreign Affairs Committee on May 10.

Monahans Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: ALPINE - Yesterday a Monahans man was sentenced to 120 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm announced United States Attorney Ashley C. Hoff.

U.S. Attorney Mark Totten Recognizes Police Week

News Release: May 11, 2022- In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Mark Totten recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO HONORS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

News Release: DENVER- In honor of National Police Week, The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Natural Resources Committee to Hold First Congressional Hearing on the Indian Boarding School Era

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States will hold the first congressional hearing in history to examine the “Indian Boarding School Era," the time period from 1819 to 1969 in which the U.S. government forcibly removed Indigenous...

Q&A: A conversation with a civil rights complaint manager

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

Q&A: A conversation with a civil rights complaint manager

El Paso Area CBP Officers Seize Narcotics and Arrest 30 Fugitives

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

El Paso Area CBP Officers Seize Narcotics and Arrest 30 Fugitives

Chair McCollum Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Defense Hearing

Release: WASHINGTON - On a 368 to 57 vote, the House today passed H.R. 7691, a bipartisan supplemental to provide more than $40 billion in emergency funding to support the Ukrainian people and defend global democracy in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.

USDA and EDA Launch Resource Guide to Boost Economic Development in Rural Communities