News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


The House section of the Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” on Jan. 10.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Merced County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.


News Release: ATLANTA - Georgia homeowners and renters in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred Jan. 12, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price


Our OES 2023 New Year’s Resolutions

Release: As we embark on the new year, I am struck by the giant strides we made last year to preserve the planet we call home.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Türkiye on the occasion of the U.S.- Türkiye Strategic Mechanism.


USDA Invests $25 Million to Expand Healthy Incentives in SNAP

Release: Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service, or FNS, is improving access to fruits and vegetables by expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, healthy incentive initiatives. This year, FNS will select up to three states to receive funding and support to run an Electronic Healthy Incentives Pilot, or eHIP, for SNAP participants in their state.


Chairman McCaul Welcomes Members to House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 118th Congress

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, the House Republican Steering Committee released its recommendations for Members to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The Steering Committee’s recommendations will go before full Conference for ratification soon.


EPA Reaches $11 Million Settlement with Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company

News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) for the reimbursement of $11 million in costs EPA incurred in cleaning up contamination at the Maunabo Groundwater Superfund Site in Puerto Rico.


Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 20 nationally recognized scientists to serve on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (the Committee).


Buffalo Man Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Saleh Mozeb, 67, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of health care fraud, was sentenced to serve one year probation, and pay restitution totaling $12,619.12 by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


DOE Launches New $50 Million Program to Help Communities Meet Their Clean Energy Goals

Release: ‘Clean Energy to Communities’ Program Will Connect Local Leaders with DOE’s National Laboratories to Help Communities Transition to a Clean Energy Future




“RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF MARK BUTLER” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 10

“RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF MARK BUTLER“ was published in the House section on pages H118-H119 on Jan. 10


Man Wanted for Toledo Homicide Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Cleveland

News Release: San Juan, PR - The U.S. Marshals Puerto Rico Violent Offenders Task Force (PRVOTF) arrested a couple wanted for first degree murder in Kenosha, Wisconsin.


News Release: A Texas military contractor pleaded guilty on Jan. 12 to rigging bids on public military contracts in the state of Texas.


“CELEBRATING NATIONAL MILK DAY” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 11

“CELEBRATING NATIONAL MILK DAY“ was published in the House section on page H165 on Jan. 11


News Release: Scranton, PA - Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Duwan Antonio Raymond - a 31-year old man with past addresses in Nanticoke.


News Release: Washington, D.C.- Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Mike Rogers (R-AL) released the following statement in support of increased oversight of U.S. aid to Ukraine. The statement comes as the Offices of Inspectors General for the Department of Defense, Department of State, and U.S. Agency for International Development released their Fiscal Year 2023 Joint Strategic Oversight Plan.