News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Granholm: Proposed energy grid improvements 'will help provide the American people with resilient electricity generation'

The U.S. Department of Energy reported funds from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will help improve the nation's energy grid.


DeSarno: $300 million 'illegal kickback conspiracy' resulted in 11 defendants pleading guilty

A recent investigation into a $300 million healthcare fraud case has resulted in all 11 defendants pleading guilty to the charges.


Fletcher: 'I hope to bring awareness to youth about the aviation industry' through Youth Task Force

The Federal Aviation Administration's Youth Task Force confirmed it has two new members, Jewel Fletcher and Andrew Ross.


ARS: Scientists research 'health-promoting potential in the human body' of carrots, onions

Agricultural Research Service scientists are making moves on the vegetable front by upping the ante on salad ingredients.


Perkin: 'Loss of this worker's life was preventable' in Austin trench collapse

Two workers who escaped a partial trench collapse in Austin, Texas, weren’t as fortunate a few hours later when their employer told them to get back into the trench which collapsed again, causing fatal injuries for one worker and seriously injured the other.


NOAA Fisheries: Scientists track manta rays that are 'crucial to the ecosystem'

Findings from a four-year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries survey will help resource managers to more effectively protect manta rays.


Iverson: New Harney Basin study 'is a tool for understanding and managing the basin's groundwater resources'

The U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon Department of Water Resources conducted a groundwater flow study of the Harney Basin to inform planning for future groundwater management.


Regan: New plan will help EPA 'create an enduring path to meet its goals of protecting endangered animals'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its new plan designed to protect endangered species from the dangers of pollution and support sustainable agriculture to forge a better, cleaner path forward.


In compliance with the SNPLMA, land sale generates more than $138.5 million for projects

News Release: LAS VEGAS --The Las Vegas Field Office sold 376.465 acres in 32 parcels for $138,575,000 during a modified competitive online public land sale that began on May 3 and was open for bids for 24 hours. The agency offered 35 parcels of public land, totaling 400.815 acres under the Southern Nevada Public...


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Swiss President Ignazio Cassis. Secretary Blinken and President Cassis discussed economic efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and our shared commitment to the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression.


US Department of Labor, LinkedIn Corp. enter agreement to resolve alleged pay discrimination on behalf of 686 female workers in California

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Department of Labor and LinkedIn Corp. have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of systemic, gender-based pay discrimination by the operator of employment-oriented websites and mobile apps at its San Francisco and Sunnyvale, California, facilities.


There was activity on four bills related to the Foreign Relations Committee on May 3.


Golden Spike National Historical Park to Commemorate the Anniversary of the Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

News Release: Promontory Summit, UT - One hundred and fifty-three years ago the world changed at Promontory Summit, Utah when the United States completed the world's first transcontinental railroad, one of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century. On May 7 and 10, 2022 Golden Spike National Historical Park will commemorate the 153rd anniversary of this momentous event.


Wicker Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Leave Liberal Priorities Out of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation

Wicker Urges Secretary Buttigieg to Leave Liberal Priorities Out of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation


Chair DeFazio Honors the Legacy of Former DOT Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

Chair DeFazio Honors the Legacy of Former DOT Secretary Norman Y. Mineta


USDOJ-OJP-OVC grant application closes on June 28

OVC FY 2022 Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime grant opened on May 4.


There was activity on two bills related to the Ways and Means Committee on May 3.



Administrator Samantha Power’s Call with Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

On April 12, Administrator Power spoke with Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.


Smith: Maryland gang leader sentenced for 'terrorizing law-abiding citizens for far too long'

An investigation conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Baltimore April 25 resulted in a life sentence for a notorious gang leader.