News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Chair Maloney and Chair Thompson Statements on Customs and Border Protection Disbanding Teams That May Have Obstructed Investigations

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statements after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they are disbanding Critical Incident Teams-specialized units within CBP tasked with investigating and collecting evidence of allegations of excessive and deadly use of force by Border Patrol agents.


Broken Arrow Man Pleads Guilty for Taking Part in a Child Exploitation Enterprise

News Release: Investigation Leads to Additional Arrests and the Rescue of More Than 20 Child Victims.


House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure publishes 19 press releases in March

There were 19 press releases published by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in March.


FACT SHEET: Justice Department Efforts to Address the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons

News Release: “The Justice Department is committed to addressing the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons with the urgency it demands. That commitment is reflected in the strength of our partnerships across the federal government, including with the Department of the Interior as we take the next steps ...


Energy Department discusses Elk Hill Solar 1, LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date on May 5

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


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Angolan President Lourenço

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Angolan President João Lourenço in Luanda. Deputy Secretary Sherman and President Lourenço discussed deepening our strong bilateral relationship and the importance of bolstering trade and U.S. ...


DOL-ETA grant application closes on June 6

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2022. grant opened on May 6.


The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Illicit Activities and Sanctions Evasion

Release: The United States is imposing sanctions on the virtual currency mixer Blender.io (Blender), which is used by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to support its cyber-enabled illicit activities and money-laundering of stolen virtual currency funds. In an attempt to evade robust U.S. and UN...


43 press releases published in February by Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force

There were 43 press releases published by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in February.


Extreme Rescue: Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Receives DHS Secretary’s Award for Valor

News Release: AST2 Grant Roberts, a rescue swimmer with the Coast Guard Air Station Sitka’s MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew and three of his fellow crewmembers - Lt. Justin Neal, Lt. Jonathan Orthman, and AET2 James Schwader - received the DHS Secretary’s award for Valor for their heroic actions while rescuing a 70-year-old fishing vessel owner and operator from stormy seas in 70 mph headwinds and zero visibility over the water and at the shoreline. Watch the video of the rescue.



Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force publishes 81 press releases in March

There were 81 press releases published by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in March.


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


Air Plan Approval; OR; Oakridge PM2.5 discussed on May 5 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Justice Department Launches Comprehensive Environmental Justice Strategy

News Release: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was joined by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan today in announcing a series of actions to secure environmental justice for all Americans. In addition to launching a new Office of Environmental Justice within the Justice Department, Attorney General Garland also announced ...


Texas Man Sentenced for Defrauding Cisco Systems and Other Companies Out of Over $1.9 Million in Computer Hardware and Electronics

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Vaugh Simon, 29, of Pearland, TX, was sentenced today to one year and three months in prison, and was ordered to pay a total of more than $1.9 million restitution, including more than $1.7 million to Cisco Systems Inc....


Commerce Department discusses Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting on May 5

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


The U.S. Government and AIR – Alliance for Innovative Regulation Announce First TechSprint to Combat Global Corruption

News Release: The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes are partnering with the AIR to support an inaugural Anti-Corruption Solutions through Emerging Technologies (ASET) Global Anti-Corruption TechSprint to combat global corruption.


$150 Million in Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

Release: More than two months into the Kremlin’s unjustified and brutal war, it is impossible not to be moved by what the people of Ukraine have achieved. It is also impossible not to believe that they will keep succeeding, because they have demonstrated that they have the will and skill to fight. Despite the...


May 5: bills handled by Finance Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Finance Committee on May 5.