News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


House Passes First Natural Resources Bills Under Republican Majority

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first two House Committee on Natural Resources bills of the 118th Congress. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response.


FSIS Highlights 2022 Accomplishments in Protecting Public Health

Release: WASHINGTON, February 6, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its key achievements in 2022 that further protected public health through food safety; created more and better market opportunities; and advanced racial justice, equity, and opportunity.


Federal Reserve System discusses Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company on Feb. 6

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FBI Cleveland Cartel Gang Narcotics & Laundering Task Force Announces Seizure of 88 Pounds of Drugs Valued at $5.2 Million and the Arrest of Two Drug Trafficking Organization Operatives

News Release: CLEVELAND, OH The FBI Cleveland Cartel Gang Narcotics & Laundering Task Force (CGNL Task Force) announce the recent seizure of 36 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and other drugs stemming from a series of search warrants executed earlier this week in Painesville and Cleveland. Additional kilos were confirmed...


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

BJA FY 23 Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program grant opened on Feb. 7.


USDA Settles Packers and Stockyards Act Case with Robert Lenz, d.b.a. Lenz Livestock

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Robert Lenz, doing business as Lenz Livestock (Lenz) of Carroll, Iowa, on Sept. 13, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.


BLM investing more than $600,000  to improve Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area

News Release: Lakewood, Colo. - In order to improve wild horse management and wildlife habitat for greater sage-grouse and other wildlife species in Sand Wash Basin, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing it will invest $625,000 in the Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area to better manage the wild horse population through increased fertility control and small-scale gathers.


USDA Names Simon Liu as New ARS Administrator

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 6, 2023 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture named Simon Liu, Ph.D., the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). In this role, Liu will lead the agency in its efforts to leverage the latest advances in science and technology and develop innovative solutions to agricultural challenges facing the nation and world.


Readout of Deputy Secretary Graves' Meeting with Romania’s Minister for Research, Innovation and Digitalization Sebastian Burduja

News Release: Last Friday, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves welcomed Romania’s Minister for Research, Innovation and Digitalization Sebastian Burduja to Washington, D.C. During their meeting, the Deputy Secretary commended Romania for its efforts to adopt a 5G security law that allows Romania to address threats ...


Foxx: “College-for-All” Mentality Failed Students

News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor to highlight the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act, which expands career-focused, skills-based education programs.


Interior Department discusses Renewable Energy Modernization Rule; Correction on Feb. 6

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

News Release: The United States stands with the more than 200 million survivors of female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) around the world in a posture of “zero tolerance" for the practice. We stand resolutely against the practice of FGM/C as a form of gender-based violence and a human rights abuse that threatens ...


DOS-PRM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya grant opened on Feb. 7.


DOI-BLM grant application closes on April 10

Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management grant opened on Feb. 7.


Nebraska Man Sentenced for Assaulting a Flight Attendant

News Release: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - A Nebraska man was sentenced on Feb. 3, 2023, for assaulting a flight attendant during a commercial airline flight.


Maryland Woman and Florida Man Face Federal Charges for Conspiring to Destroy Energy Facilities

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Erek L. Barron, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, and Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office, announced the filing of a federal criminal complaint charging Sarah Beth Clendaniel, of Catonsville, Maryland, and Brandon Clint Russell, of Orlando, Florida, with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility.


Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Small Electric Motors discussed on Feb. 6 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Understanding the Space Between Land and Sea Through the Eyes of Snowy Plovers

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: 1) Upper TH on Rim Rock Drive, 2) Lower TH outside the Monument. Amenities. 2 listed. Parking - Auto, Trailhead. * Location: Two access points: ** (1) from the Saddlehorn Visitor Center, turn left onto Rim Rock Drive and travel 3.8 miles (6.1 km) to the trailhead on the left. It...


Commerce Department discusses Marine Mammals; File No. 27102 on Feb. 6

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOS-ECA grant application closes on April 10

FY 2023 Community College Administrator Program (CCAP) grant opened on Feb. 7.