News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, May 3-4, 2022

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on May 3–4, 2022.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced today that Danae DeMasi-Lemon has been selected to aid in the development of asset forfeiture policies for federal prosecutors from throughout the country.


State Department discusses Notice of Public Meeting of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Scientific Advisory Board on May 25

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Beartooth Highway (US-212) opens Friday, May 27 EXPECT A TEMPORARY CLOSURE BEGINNING AT 5 P.M.; Stay informed about road status and weather conditions

News Release: * The Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open Friday, May 27 at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pyridate; Pesticide Tolerances discussed on May 25 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Kansas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and straight-line winds from March 17-22, 2022.


DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting May 26

Bureau of Land Management Montana Dakotas Recreation and Visitor Services grant opened on May 26.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Billings Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man who admitted trafficking methamphetamine after a officers found the drug during a traffic stop near Big Timber was sentenced today to 10 years in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said.


California resident charged in human smuggling scheme

News Release: Allegedly smuggled Indian Nationals across northern border; used ride share company to transport to Seattle area.


Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Experic, LLC discussed on May 25 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


California Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - STEPHEN LUONG, age 62, a resident of Oakland, California, was sentenced on May 25, 2022 by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to one-hundred twenty (120) months imprisonment, five (5) years of supervised release, and $200.00 in mandatory special assessment fees after pleading...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Tax Preparer, Husband Sentenced for Defrauding IRS Out of $3.3 Million

News Release: The owners of a Duncanville tax preparation business were sentenced to a combined five nd a half years in federal prison for defrauding the IRS out of more than $3.3 million, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to see the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation here at the State Department in Washington. We’ve just had the inaugural and unprecedented strategic dialogue between the United States and the OIC. We are committed to cooperation and consultation between us.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the formula shortage crisis in the United States.


News Release: Beaver, Oregon - In the interest of public safety, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will temporarily close a section of Bible Creek Access Road starting May 31. Bible Creek Access Road will be closed between Nestucca River Access Road and the Forest Service 1400 Road.