News published on Federal Newswire in October 2022

News from October 2022


DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting Oct. 31

Countering WMD Threats in Iraq grant opened on Oct. 31.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.


News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Glades County.


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Four southern Missouri men were sentenced in federal court today for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine.


Hardee and Sarasota Counties Approved for Direct Temporary Housing Assistance

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Hardee and Sarasota counties are now eligible for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to felony charges for destroying media equipment and other illegal conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.


DOS-ISN grant application closes on Jan. 31

Advancing Advancing Nuclear Safety, Security, and Nonproliferation through the FIRST Program grant opened on Oct. 31.


Federal Support for Florida's Hurricane Ian Recovery Surpasses $1.6 Billion; Additional Counties Eligible for Direct Temporary Housing

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.62 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $669 million to households and $322 million to the state for...


“COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 7778, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SEAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2022” published by the Congressional Record  on Oct. 11

“COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 7778, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SEAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2022“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1039-E1040 on Oct. 11


“Text of Senate Amendment 6455” was published on pages S6561-S6563 of the Congressional Record on Oct. 11.


Public notices: State Department publishes 5 in week ending Oct. 22

There were five notices published by the State Department in week ending Oct. 22, according to the Federal Register.


Week ending Oct. 22: Agriculture Department publishes 10 notices

There were 10 notices published by the Agriculture Department in week ending Oct. 22, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Turkey on the anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey 99 years ago.


EPA Unveils Historic National Lead Strategy in Omaha, Nebraska

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 28, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its historic National Lead Strategy before a cooperative agreement renewal ceremony with the Douglas County Health Department today in Omaha, Nebraska.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Oct. 4

The House section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Oct. 4.


News Release: TEXARKANA, AR - A federal jury convicted a Texarkana Doctor yesterday on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription.


There were 20 notices published by the Transportation Department in week ending Oct. 22, according to the Federal Register.


“HONORING TYLER SHIELS AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK” published by the Congressional Record  on Oct. 21

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING TYLER SHIELS AS IOWAN OF THE WEEK” on Oct. 21.


Bujanda: New Mexico man sentenced for 'senseless assault' on FBI agent

An New Mexico felon was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison for the 2020 shooting of an FBI agent.


McCollister: EPA 'excited to continue our longstanding and fruitful history with Haskell Indian Nations University'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a Tribal university in Kansas are partnering to promote environmental collaboration and career opportunities.