News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Release: ARLINGTON, Va. An Alexandria, Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers unloaded a stash of 23 prohibited items from the mans carry-on bag at one of the security checkpoints at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) yesterday, Wednesday, May 4. Twenty-three items were knives including scalpels and martial arts throwing knives.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: DEPUTY SECRETARY SHERMAN: Good afternoon everyone. What a terrific tour and what a phenomenal set-up you have. Thank you for giving us all an opportunity to see this good work.


USDOJ-OJP-BJS offers new grant application process starting May 5

Survey of Public Defenders Supplement grant opened on May 5.


Owner Of St. Cloud Press Bar Pleads Guilty to Arson

News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - Andrew Charles Welsh has pleaded guilty to intentionally setting fire to the Press Bar and Parlor as part of a scheme to obtain insurance money, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act discussed on May 4 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


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

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.


US Department of Labor cites 2 Georgia construction contractors after Yellow River bridge collapse takes worker’s life

News Release: COVINGTON, GA - A federal workplace safety investigation has determined that two companies failed to follow required safety standards that could have prevented a bridge collapse and spared the life of a 33-year-old worker on a demolition project in Covington on Oct. 19, 2021.


News Release: DETROIT - Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Detroit, Michigan, today where she toured the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and highlighted the Department’s efforts to increase equitable public access to outdoor spaces. Increasing equitable access to the outdoors is part of the Department of the Interior's equity plan.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meetings with South African Minister Pandor and Deputy Minister Botes

News Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman had warm and productive meetings with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor and Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes today in Pretoria.


DOI-USGS1 offers new grant application process starting May 5

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant opened on May 5.


USDOJ-OJP-COPS offers new grant application process starting May 5

FY 2022 Collaborative Reform Initiative Program - Invitational Solicitation grant opened on May 5.


Providence Man Sentenced in Wide-Ranging Bank Fraud and COVID Small Business Loan Schemes

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Providence resident was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for using the stolen personal identifying information (PII) of unsuspecting individuals to defraud banks and retailers, and for fraudulently seeking more than $3.3 million dollars in small business loans earmarked for businesses impacted by the pandemic, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a Virginia Beach man with possessing and selling unregistered machineguns.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 16

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Program - Region 6 grant opened on May 5.



News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today proposed new energy-conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment, including gas storage, instantaneous water heaters, and gas hot water supply boilers. The proposed standards would require commercial water heaters to incorporate condensing technology...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with senior federal officials to examine the resources necessary to secure the Southern Border and how the Administration is preparing to manage anticipated changes...