News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Des Moines Man Sentenced to 55 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography and Gun Crimes

News Release: DES MOINES, IA - Gary Dale Elliott, Sr., age 62, of Des Moines, was sentenced May 27, 2022, to 660 months in prison. That sentence followed Elliott’s guilty pleas to production of child pornography, receipt of child pornography, and felon in possession of a firearm.


Energy Department discusses Notice of Designation of Commission Staff as Non-Decisional on May 26

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


Portman, Klobuchar, Blunt, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Congressional Cybersecurity Defenders Receive Timely Cybersecurity Information Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee, Roy Blunt (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman...


US Department of Labor recovers $33K for 14 shortchanged workers in Honolulu after investigation finds tour operator violated overtime rules

US Department of Labor recovers $33K for 14 shortchanged workers in Honolulu after investigation finds tour operator violated overtime rules


News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RONDELL CHAMBERS, 31, of Vernon, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon.


Man Pleads Guilty to Misuse of a Social Security Number

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - CESAR LOPEZ-MATA (LOPEZ-MATA), age 27, a citizen of Guatemala, pled guilty on May 26, 2022 before U.S. District Court Judge Barry W. Ashe to a one count bill of information charging him with misuse of a Social Security Number, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B).


New Orleans Man Indicted on Federal Firearm Charges

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEVONTE SMITH, age 22, of New Orleans, was charged on May 12, 2022 in an eight-count indictment with numerous federal firearms and drug trafficking violations stemming from a March 30, 2022 shootout, on the corner of Orleans and Rocheblave Streets ...


JBS Foods USA reaches settlement with OSHA to develop, implement
infectious disease preparedness plan at seven meat processing plants

JBS Foods USA reaches settlement with OSHA to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan at seven meat processing plants


US Department of Labor announces date for next meeting of Native American Employment and Training Council

US Department of Labor announces date for next meeting of Native American Employment and Training Council


North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A North Carolina man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His and others’ actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.


News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) welcomes the new carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline safety measures announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on May 26, 2022. DOE will incorporate PHMSA’s guidance into its research, development, demonstration, and deployment portfolio as we work to ensure the continued safe operations of commercial CO2 pipelines in the United States.


Biden admin nominates Angela Price Aggeler as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of North Macedonia

President Joe Biden recently announced his intention to appoint Angela Price Aggeler as Ambassador to the Republic of North Macedonia.


News Release: St. Croix, USVI - United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that an Information was filed charging Rionel Allembert, 21, of St. Croix, with possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of a firearm with a school zone. If convicted, Allembert faces up to five years in prison.



Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be able to host my colleague and friend, the Foreign Minister of Finland, here at the State Department in the Benjamin Franklin Room. Our partnership, the partnership between Finland and the United States, has been rooted deeply in ...


How politicians on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee dealt with bills on May 26

There was activity on one bill related to the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on May 26.


Second Man Pleads Guilty To Scheme To Attack Democratic Headquarters In Sacramento

News Release: Ian Rogers Also Pleads Guilty to Multiple Weapons Violations, and Jarrod Copeland Also Pleaded Guilty to Destroying Evidence.



United States Targets the DPRK’s Ballistic Missile and Weapons of Mass Destruction Programs

Release: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK’s) series of escalatory ballistic missile launches - including six intercontinental ballistic missile tests this year alone - are in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions and pose a grave threat to regional stability and international peace and security.


Georgia Man Who Assaulted an Airport Security Agent Sentenced to Federal Prison

News Release: TSA Caught Man with Marijuana and Over $37,000 in Cash Prior to the Assault.