News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


High-level FSO Safer Side Event Co-hosted by the Netherlands, the United States and Germany: Funding Gap Closed for First Stage of Salvage Operation

News Release: The high-level side event at the United Nations General Assembly Week, co-hosted by the Netherlands, the United States and Germany, honoured the joint effort with the UN to prevent a looming environmental disaster with severe humanitarian and economic costs. To prevent this catastrophe the UN has coordinated ...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) introduced the Securing America's Mineral Supply Chains Act. U.S. Reps. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and Fred Upton (R-Mich.) joined the bill as original cosponsors.


Clarksville Man Convicted Of Attempting To Persuade A Minor To Engage In Unlawful Sexual Activity & Other Crimes

News Release: NASHVILLE - A Clarksville, Tennessee, man was convicted yesterday of attempting to persuade a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity; attempting to transfer obscene material to an individual under the age of sixteen; and destruction of evidence to prevent search or seizure; announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee.


Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program discussed on Sept. 22 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bills addressed by Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 22

There was activity on eight bills related to the Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 22.


News Release: URBANA, Ill. - A Champaign, Illinois, man, Ozgur Kurt, 46, of the 2800 block of Alton Drive, was sentenced on Sept. 20, 2022, to 96 months’ imprisonment for one count of attempted enticement of a minor.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Producing Child Sexual Assault Material

News Release: ALBANY, Ga. - A Lee County, Georgia, resident who admitted to producing child sexual assault material involving minor victims was sentenced to the statutory maximum prison term for his crimes.


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

News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will meet with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sept. 23, 2022, in New York City on the margins of the 77th UN General Assembly. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication and manage competition responsibly, the Secretary will discuss a range of bilateral and global issues with the PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister.


There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on Sept. 22.


Transportation Department discusses Train Crew Size Safety Requirements on Sept. 22

The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes on Sept. 22

The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Harrison County man admits to gun charge

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Christopher Neal Boram, II, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has admitted to unlawfully possessing a firearm, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.


News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Nacogdoches man has been sentenced for federal drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.


Wyden, Crapo, Stabenow, Daines Unveil Mental Health Workforce Enhancement Discussion Draft

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today released a discussion draft of legislation aimed at expanding the mental health workforce to make it easier for Americans...


Transportation Department discusses Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes on Sept. 22

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following statement on the House Floor today during consideration of H.R. 8542, the Mental Health Justice Act of 2022...


News Release: TERRE HAUTE - Max W. Woodard II, 51, of Lebanon, Indiana, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Former San Quentin Prison Guard and Three Others Plead Guilty to Bribery and Smuggling Contraband Into Death Row

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Keith Christopher, Isaiah Wells, and Dustin Albini pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to charges of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and bribery of a public official, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent...