News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


Заява Генерального Прокурора Мерріка Б. Гарланда у зв’язку з Річницею Нападу Росії на Україну

News Release: Сьогодні Міністерство юстиції опублікувало наступну заяву Генерального Прокурора Мерріка Б. Гарланда у зв’язку з Річницею Нападу Росії на Україну


McCaul, Menendez Statement on Mexican Congress’ Vote to Weaken Elections Oversight Agency

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ) released the following statement in reaction to Mexican lawmakers’ approval of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s proposal to cut funding and strip authorities from the National Electoral Institute (INE), the agency responsible for overseeing country’s elections.



News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - James Meeks-Little, 29, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, was sentenced today to seven years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


News Release: By Brad Klodt. Leaving Nauvoo in late February of 1846, approximately 500 wagons and 3000 people led by Brigham Young crossed the Mississippi River into Iowa and traveled into Van Buren County. Due to thawing conditions and rain, the roads became difficult to traverse and the main Mormon group stopped...


Rodgers, Johnson Announce Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Markup on Seven Bills

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a subcommittee markup on seven bills.


Release: One year ago today, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked full-scale war against Ukraine. We remain committed to supporting the people of Ukraine and are redoubling our efforts to promote accountability for the Kremlin’s war.


Rodgers, Smith: Biden Admin Doubles Down on Restricting Medicare Coverage for Seniors

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Medicare coverage for novel drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease will continue to be restricted by the Biden administration’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency announced this week, despite numerous bipartisan requests to reconsider. Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) issued the following statement condemning the announcement...


U.S. Department of Energy Announces New Actions to Accelerate U.S. Floating Offshore Wind Deployment

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced new investments to secure U.S. leadership in floating offshore wind development by advancing offshore wind transmission planning, research and technology, and partnerships. These announcements are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, at the inaugural Floating Offshore Wind Shot™ Summit, the Departments of Energy, the Interior, Commerce, and Transportation convened federal, state, Tribal, labor, industry, and community leaders to discuss significant progress toward development of floating offshore wind in the United States.


News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11,390,000 to Vermont from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Vermont communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater ...


Mayorkas: 'We are a nation of immigrants, and we are a nation of laws'

The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Justice have proposed a new rule limiting asylum eligibility for those who fail to use official pathways for lawful migration.


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes discussed on Feb. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 24, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20,944,000 to Kansas from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).


Vilsack: 'USDA will continue to work tirelessly to give farmers and ranchers a fair chance'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to strengthen the food supply chain while also boosting the economy in rural communities and lowering prices at the grocery store.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $15.5+ Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Rhode Island

News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $15,579,000 to Rhode Island from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Rhode Island communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, ...


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee; Meeting discussed on Feb. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Energy Announces $48 Million to Improve Reliability and Resiliency of America’s Power Grid

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $48 million in funding to support a new program focused on developing power grid technologies that improve control and protection of the domestic power grid. Modernizing the nation’s grid infrastructure with improved efficiency and...


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.