News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


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


U.S. Soldier Indicted in Romance Scheme

News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A federal grand jury in Topeka indicted a U.S. Army service member for allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately $149,476 from at least 25 individuals.


State Department discusses Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions on May 25

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


Farm Service Agency set to publish a new notice on May 27

There is one release scheduled to be published on May 27.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Water and Power to receive testimony on pending water legislation.


News Release: ATLANTA - The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has approved a consent decree resolving the department’s Fair Housing Act lawsuit alleging race discrimination in housing by the owners and manager of two rental properties in Cedartown, Georgia.


Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees discussed on May 25 by Commerce Department

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


Secretary Raimondo Applauds Pfizer’s Launch of Accord For A Healthier World

News Release: Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement applauding Pfizer for the launch of its Accord For a Healthier World, in which Pfizer has pledged to increase access to Pfizer’s patented medicines and vaccines for 1.2 billion people living in 45 lower-income countries on a not-for-profit basis.


Peoria Woman Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements in Connection With Straw-Purchasing Scheme

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, woman, Keena Fauntleroy, 28, of the 2600 block of West Humboldt Street, pleaded guilty on May 11, 2022, to one count of making false statements in connection with the acquisition of firearms, commonly referred to as straw purchasing. The false statements related to ...


Transportation Department discusses Entry-Level Driver Training: SBL Truck Driving Academy, Inc.; Application for Exemption on May 25

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


News Release: A New York man was found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn, following a three-week trial before U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, of one count of conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), and five substantive counts of providing material support to ISIS.


News Release: Jacksonville, Florida -United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Edrick D. Jackson (28, Lake City) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and three counts of distribution of cocaine base (also known as “crack" cocaine). Jackson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison for the firearm offense and up to 20 years’ imprisonment for each drug offense. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


McCaul on BIS decision to change terminology, dodge statutory responsibility

House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement in response to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry’s (BIS) decision to recharacterize their terminology for the control of emerging and foundational technology.


Ithaca Convenience Store Owner Sentenced for Committing Food Stamp Fraud

News Release: Abdul Jalil Ordered to Pay $120,061 in Restitution.


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


News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Salvador Tyrone Peraza, 22, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Pallone Floor Remarks on the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 7688, the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act:


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $708,640 for Water and Road Improvements to Support Business Expansion in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $708,640 grant to the Cambria Somerset Authority, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for water infrastructure and roadway repairs.


News Release: Small motorboat loaded down with more than 1400 pounds of meth destined for Canada.


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