News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Justice Department and the Department of the Interior Take Important Step in Addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis

News Release: Today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will recognize National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day with a virtual event to highlight the Not Invisible Act Commission. During the event, panelists will discuss the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis and the importance of the Not Invisible Act Commission in the collaborative efforts to address the crisis.


View the rare total lunar eclipse at Alley Spring

News Release: EMINENCE, Mo. - Join park rangers on Sunday, May 15, at 8:30 p.m. to view a rare “Blood Moon" from the grounds around Alley Spring.


E&C Announces Energy Subcommittee Hearing on Hydropower

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) announced today that the Energy Subcommittee will hold a hearing on hydropower licensing and the proposals outlined in the Uncommon Dialogue proposal on Thursday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m.


National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions discussed on May 5 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency publishes 11 press releases in March

There were 11 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in March.


News Release: Defendant Went Into Building Twice, Staying About 45 Minutes.


Liberty County Man and Woman Behind My Buddy Loans Guilty of Fraud Related to COVID Relief

News Release: TEXARKANA, Texas- A Cleveland, Texas man and woman have pleaded guilty to wire fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio in Luanda. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Antonio discussed the strong and deepening partnership between the United States and Angola. They discussed areas of shared interest, including strengthening people-to-people ties, and also addressed issues of regional and global security.


Granholm: Department of Energy announced funding for electric battery 'investments to make them charge faster and last longer'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $45 million in funding to support advanced, affordable, efficient and convenient EV battery development.


Buttigieg: New funding 'will repair, replace and modernize'  air traffic control systems

The first $1 billion of a $5 billion investment into the U.S. air traffic control system has been made, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration.


Mayoral: IRP Center and RIAA sign agreement for 'dismantling criminal enterprises' and digital piracy

The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and the Recording Industry Association of America have come to a long-term agreement in which they both consent to expanding and formalizing their current partnership battling digital antipiracy.


Donovan: U.S. employers 'must protect their workers' if they work for a day, a season or all year

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration established a Local Emphasis Program in Wisconsin to reduce workplace dangers in food production facilities.


Williams: 'There's a reason that aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense' after Philadelphia man sentenced

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to one year in prison for shining a laser at a police helicopter.


Sams: First black, female park police chief retires after '24 years of loyal and faithful service'

U.S. Park Police Chief Pamela A. Smith announced her retirement April 8, with her last official day of service April 30.


Starfield: Indiana towns agree to 'improving water quality as well as the quality of life for the people who live here'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with two Indiana towns which will require them to improve their local sewer systems and reduce discharges of raw sewage.


Super PAC and its President Plead Guilty to Dark Money Scheme to File False Reports with the FEC

News Release: A Super PAC and its president pleaded guilty today to scheming to lie to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) about the true identities of donors.


News Release: A Dubuque man that possessed a firearm while subject to a no-contact order and in connection with distributing marijuana was sentenced today to more than 2 years in federal prison.


DOS-ECA grant application closes on July 18

FY 2023 International Visitor Leadership Program grant opened on May 6.


November 2021: 53 press releases published by Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force

There were 53 press releases published by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in November 2021.


Fairbanks Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for  Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: ANCHORAGE - A Fairbanks man was sentenced to six years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography involving minors ages 1 - 15. In handing down the sentence, U.S. District Court Judge Ralph R. Beistline noted the “lifelong impact" these crimes have on victims.