News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


USDA Provides Relief to Households Hit by Hurricane Fiona

Release: Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2022 USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) continues to work with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to address the needs of island residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona. FNS is providing food packages containing nutritious, high-quality foods that are 100% grown and...


New notice from Energy Department to be published on Sept. 27

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


New notice from Agriculture Department to be published on Sept. 27

There are five releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 27.


Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is notifying the public of the decision to revise requirements for the importation of fresh sand pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) fruit from the Republic of Korea into the United States (Docket No. APHIS-2020-0034). APHIS previously ...


Secretary Blinken With Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Nations, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning everyone. It is wonderful to see so many friends and colleagues here this morning. I just want to thank everyone for coming.


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Mikati

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.


Federal Reserve Board approves discount rate action by the Boards of Directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Minneapolis, and San Francisco

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board approved action on Thursday by the Boards of Directors of the Federal Reserve Banks of New York, Minneapolis, and San Francisco increasing the discount rate, specifically the primary credit rate, at the Banks from 2-1/2 percent to 3-1/4 percent, effective immediately.


The House section of the Congressional Record published “VIOLENT INCIDENT CLEARANCE AND TECHNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIVE METHODS ACT OF 2022” on Sept. 22.


The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE RESOLUTION 794--PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, TO BE ``NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY WEEK''” on Sept. 22.


FEMA Urges Preparedness Now for Tropical Storm Ian

News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's request for an emergency declaration on Sept. 24, ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. The declaration authorizes FEMA to provide support for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the public assistance program.




News Release: House and Senate leaders submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski. The Democrats wrote in support of the ability of individuals to use federal courts to enforce the requirements of certain federal programs, including Medicaid, ...


Release: I congratulate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the United States of America on the occasion of its National Day.


Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking returned to Washington on September 14 from travel to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.  In his meetings, he found unanimous agreement that the Yemen truce - which is set to expire on October 2 - continues to represent the best opportunity for...


Guzman: 'It is essential that companies accurately report the quantity of chemicals that they import'

Chemical supplier Transchem Inc. will pay a $147,617 civil penalty for Toxic Substances Control Act violations the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found.



Welcoming the Release of Political Prisoners in Belarus

News Release: The United States welcomes the release of several political prisoners in Belarus including Aleh Hurzdzilovich, a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist.


Manchin: Grant funding 'will reignite Appalachian economies and create results'

The U.S. Department of Labor collaborated with the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Delta Regional Authority to announce grants totaling $34.4 million in areas that have seen significant job losses in the energy extraction sector.


Killoy: DOE safety awards 'reflect what we stand for at WRPS'

An environmental consultant firm contracted to help remediate a former nuclear-weapons production facility in Washington state has recently won a top safety award for creating a system to make trench-digging safer.