News published on Federal Newswire in May 2022

News from May 2022


Exploiting Philippine minors through Facebook lands Texan in federal prison

News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 47-year-old Harlingen man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of receiving child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.



Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Wong

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met yesterday with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Tokyo on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit to discuss the strong U.S.-Australia Alliance and our mutual efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.


Pallone Opening Remarks at Legislative Hearing on Communications Bills to Connect and Protect America

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “Strengthening Our Communications Networks: Legislation to Connect and Protect:"


Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools; Withdrawal discussed on May 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Little Eagle, South Dakota, man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact with a Child was sentenced on May 16, 2022, by U.S. District Court Judge Charles B. Kornmann.


DOE Announces Additional Notice of Sale of Crude Oil From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Release: Biden Administration Continues Actions to Provide Relief for American Consumers and Businesses Due to Putin’s Energy Price Hike


There was activity on one bill related to the Natural Resources Committee on May 24.


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Victor L. Roebuck, II, of Long Beach, California, has admitted to a marijuana charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


West Warwick Man Sentenced for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A West Warwick man who arranged for the sale of substantial quantities of fentanyl-laced counterfeit OxyContin to an undercover member of the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force was sentenced today to four years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


Notice published on May 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sparks Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Fentanyl And Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: RENO, Nev. - A Sparks resident was sentenced yesterday to 13 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid.



News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - An indictment was unsealed today following the arrest of Chanell Easton, 36, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On May 19, 2022, a federal grand jury in Sacramento returned an indictment, charging Easton with 22 counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft for a scheme to embezzle church funds, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled, “Strengthening Our Communications Networks: Legislation to Connect and Protect:"


Notice published on May 24 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


41 Members of a Violent Gang Charged With Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations in San Juan, Puerto Rico

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On May 17, 2022, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging 41 violent gang members from the municipality of San Juan with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water System Upgrades to Spur Business Expansion in Hazard, Kentucky

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the city of Hazard, Kentucky, for construction of a new water treatment plant and ancillary infrastructure. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


Meeks, Bera Issue Statement on the Launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, issued the following statement regarding the official launch of the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity...