News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


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


Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments Announce Newly Updated Fire Restrictions (Camp Verde)

News Release: 5/5/2022. Montezuma Castle (includes the Montezuma Well Unit) and Tuzigoot National Monuments Announce Newly Updated Fire Restrictions. Camp Verde, AZ / Rimrock, AZ / Clarkdale, AZ - Following similar restrictions from surrounding federal, state, and local jurisdictions and effective immediately, The...


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba today in Libreville. Deputy Secretary Sherman and President Bongo Ondimba had a productive conversation on potential new avenues for deepening our strong relations. They discussed environmental protection and climate...


Statement from Secretaries Fudge, McDonough, Vilsack and Yellen on Continued Efforts to Connect Homeowners to Pandemic Relief

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 — The Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge, Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Treasury Janet L. Yellen are calling on servicers of federally backed mortgages to make every effort to ensure no individual or family unduly experiences unnecessary hardship or foreclosure while assistance is available under the Homeowner Assistance Fund.


DOL-ETA grant application closes on June 6

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


May 5: bills handled by Energy and Natural Resources Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 5.


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


Release: Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya traveled to Chile, May 3-5, to reaffirm the close ties and productive collaboration between Chile and the United States. The Under Secretary welcomed Chile’s perspective on the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles...


News Release: Cheyenne WY - U.S. Marshals from the District of Wyoming and members of the Gillette Police Department this afternoon recovered a child kidnapped from Alaska earlier this spring.


Transportation Department discusses Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance on May 5

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


Safety Zone; Apra Outer Harbor, Naval Base Guam discussed on May 5 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Angolan Minister of State Chief Francisco Furtado in Luanda. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Angolan Minister of State Chief Furtado discussed the growing bilateral security relationship between the United States and Angola, as well as opportunities to deepen regional and multilateral cooperation.


Montgomery County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl that Led to an Overdose Death

News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - Enitan Mouroukeji Agbi, a/k/a “Anton Agbi," and “Tone," age 38, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to distribution of fentanyl. Agbi admitted that Victim 1 died as a result of using drugs that Agbi distributed.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota; Revised Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Provisions on May 5

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


USDA Designates Two Kansas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Jury Finds Sand Springs Man Guilty for Attempting to Coerce a 13-Year-Old into a Sexual Relationship

News Release: A federal jury found a Sand Springs man guilty Friday for sending hundreds of sexually explicit messages to a male minor and for touching the child in a sexual manner, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


USDA Announces Initiative, Invests $22.5 Million in Water Quality Improvements in Chesapeake Bay

News Release: LANCASTER, Pa., May 6, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today it will invest an additional $22.5 million in conservation assistance in fiscal year 2022 to help farmers boost water quality improvements and conservation in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The new Chesapeake Bay States’ ...


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Devan Andrew Martinez, 34, of Albuquerque, was sentenced in federal court on May 5 to four years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Martinez pleaded guilty on Oct. 12, 2021.


Houston area man arrested for $1.2M nationwide telemarketing scheme

News Release: HOUSTON - A 46-year-old man has been arrested for participating in a telemarketing scheme that scammed over 100 individuals and received over $1 million in fraudulently collected funds, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.