News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


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


FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on its Promises to Invest in Rural Communities, Nutrition Security, Climate-Smart Agriculture, More and Better Markets and Lower Costs for Families

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 - President Biden is delivering on his promises to build a better America and rebuild the backbone of the country, the middle class. As the 2023 State of the Union approaches, it is clear that President Biden’s plan to lower costs for families and grow the economy from the bottom ...


One More Sentenced for Conspiring To Stage Automobile Accidents in Order To Defraud Insurance and Trucking Companies

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced DASHONTAE YOUNG (“YOUNG"), age 28, of Houma, Louisiana, was sentenced today for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371, arising out of a staged automobile accident with a tractor-trailer occurring in New Orleans.


ICYMI: Manchin, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Administration to Revisit Copper for Listing as a Critical Mineral

News Release: On behalf of the undersigned bipartisan group of Senators, we write to urge you to revisit and consider the designation of copper as a critical mineral in accordance with the Mineral Security provisions of the Energy Act of 20201. While we believe that copper has always been key to our national security, ...


Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Feb. 6

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


Justice Department and Federal Partners Recognize Zero Tolerance Day for Female Genital Mutilation

News Release: The Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section (HRSP) joined federal partners, including the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC), the FBI’s International Human Rights Unit, non-governmental organizations, and others today in recognizing the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).


News Release: America’s National Parks protect abundant and diverse natural resources. The excitement of seeing desert bighorn sheep, hiking through rugged and remote wilderness, viewing spectacular geologic features, listening to the songs of birds, and taking in a dark night sky draw millions of visitors to our...


Grandview Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Grandview, Mo., man who used explosives in two failed attempts to break into ATMs at Overland Park, Kan., businesses pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing a firearm.



Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 - To address food insecurity in Hawaii and provide more equitable resources to remote locations, USDAs Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Hawaii from 17% to 30% above the...


Jeannette Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Elder Fraud Scheme

News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on his conviction for conspiring to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.




DOI-BLM offers new grant application process starting Feb. 7

Bureau of Land Management Nevada FY23 IIJA Threatened and Endangered Species Program grant opened on Feb. 7.



“SENATE RESOLUTION 36--REINFORCING THE UNITED STATES-NIGERIA RELATIONSHIP AND URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO CONDUCT FREE, FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND ” published by the Congressional Record  on Feb. 7

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE RESOLUTION 36--REINFORCING THE UNITED STATES-NIGERIA RELATIONSHIP AND URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO CONDUCT FREE, FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND ” on Feb. 7.


News Release: AUSTIN, Texas - A Fort Worth man was sentenced in federal court in Austin today to 60 months in prison for attempting to damage or destroy a portion of the Permian Highway Pipeline in Hays County.


Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies discussed on Feb. 6 by Federal Reserve System

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



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