News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance discussed on May 26 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on legislation to protect Americans and strengthen the economy.


News Release: At the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2022 Competition Event, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm announced the launch of two Solar Decathlon workforce development programs to bring the collegiate competition’s sustainable buildings expertise, experience, and mentorship into high school classrooms and architectural studios across the country.


“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2022-05-24” published by the Congressional Record  on May 23

“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2022-05-24“ was published in the Daily Digest section on page D571 on May 23


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled, “Legislative Hearing to Protect Consumers and Strengthen the Economy:"


New Jersey Man Found Guilty by Jury of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant, an Army Reservist, Used Tactical Hand Signals and Commands as He and Other Rioters Entered the Building.


News Release: ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - A Davenport, Iowa, man, Ryan Michael Shumaker, 29, of the 7000 block of West 60th Street, was sentenced on May 25, 2022, to 120 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by two years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon.


Shiprock man arraigned for assault in Indian Country

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Raydell Billy, 31, of Shiprock, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was arraigned in federal court today on a two-count indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm. Billy will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled.


Buffalo National River hosts second weekend of  events celebrating the park’s 50th anniversary

News Release: Harrison, Ark. - Buffalo National River’s second weekend of 50th anniversary celebratory events is coming soon. From June 9 - 12, 2022, the park is celebrating how the Buffalo River inspires creative artistic endeavors. All are invited to participate in the free activities listed below.


News Release: Philadelphia, PA - Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Eastern District of Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force arrested Donte Edwards, 29, for robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping, at approximately 12:30 p.m. on May 26th in the 2900 block of Ruth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Edwards was wanted...


Biden-Harris Administration Proposes First-Ever California Offshore Wind Lease Sale

News Release: WASHINGTON - In yet another step forward in the Biden-Harris administration’s pursuit of a clean energy economy, the Department of the Interior today announced the next steps for and welcomed public comment on offshore wind lease sales in two regions on the Outer Continental Shelf offshore California. This is the first-ever offshore wind lease sale proposed on America’s west coast.


News Release: Two men who allegedly trafficked teenage girls have been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on May 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden admin nominates Gautam A. Rana as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Slovak Republic

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Gautam A. Rana as Ambassador to the Slovak Republic.


The US Agriculture Department published a seven page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Portman Statement on Federal Charges Against Ohio-Based Alleged ISIS Operative Using Unsecured Southern Border to Smuggle in Terrorists

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced federal charges against an alleged ISIS operative in Columbus, Ohio was in the United States with a pending asylum application, planning to use our unsecured southern border to bring in fellow terrorists, and plotting to murder President George W. Bush...


Rapid City Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on May 10, 2022, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.


There are three releases scheduled to be published on May 31.


Commerce Department discusses Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Partially Closed Meeting on May 26

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.