News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Tribal Partners and Border Patrol prevent dangerous smuggling attempt in upstate New York

Tribal Partners and Border Patrol prevent dangerous smuggling attempt in upstate New York


Eagle Pass Border Patrol Agents Encounter Two Large Groups of Migrants in 12 Hours

Eagle Pass Border Patrol Agents Encounter Two Large Groups of Migrants in 12 Hours


Release: The United States is committed to Indigenous-led conservation. Tribal and Indigenous communities have been the original stewards of land, waters, and wildlife since time immemorial. Many of the major milestones in protecting ocean areas under the jurisdiction of the United States resulted from the leadership of Tribes and Indigenous communities.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA), and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Bob Latta (R-OH) wrote to President Biden today in support of Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s nomination to be Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the United Nations (UN).


“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter” published by the Congressional Record  on May 6

“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D477-D478 on May 6


News Release: Members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office were recently recognized by the Federal Executive Board with 2022 Excellence in Government Awards, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


News Release: RICHLAND, Wash. - Hanford Site crews recently completed the first transfer of test water from the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant's (WTP) Effluent Management Facility (EMF) to the nearby Liquid Effluent Retention Facility (LERF).


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes on May 9

The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden Administration Launches $2.5 Billion Fund to Modernize and Expand Capacity of America’s Power Grid

Release: DOE Seeks Feedback on President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Upgrade and Build New Transmission Lines to Deliver Affordable Clean Energy


Westerman Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Enhance National Parks

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined Committee Chair Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (D-Ohio) and Angus King (I-Maine) and more than 30other members in introducing the National Park Foundation Reauthorization Act of 2022.


Martinsburg man sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Sanford Fayton Venable, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 60 months of incarceration for his involvement in a drug conspiracy that spanned several states, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


Notice published on May 9 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting May 10

BJA FY 22 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)Training and Technical Assistance Program grant opened on May 10.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7 million grant to the Port of Port Townsend, Washington, to fund the replacement of the Point Hudson Breakwaters.


News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Marco Antonio Medina, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona, was charged last week via criminal complaint with three counts of possession of controlled substances for distribution and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. Medina was arrested on May 2, 2022 and had his initial appearance in federal court last Wednesday.


News Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Brian P. McKeon is in Qatar May 9-10, where he will discuss a range of U.S. priorities in the region, reiterate U.S. appreciation for the long-standing friendship between the United States and Qatar, and highlight the Qatari government’s strong support and ongoing cooperation on Afghanistan issues. He will also discuss promoting cooperation on global health and pandemic preparedness as well as global security challenges.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Hong Kong Chief Executive Selection

News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union.


Wright County Man Sentenced to 125 Months in Prison for Child Pornography

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Wright County man was sentenced to 125 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, ordered to pay $65,000 in restitution, $17,000 to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography fund, and $5,000 to the Domestic Trafficking Victims’ fund, for possession of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.