News published on Federal Newswire in May 2023

Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS, applauded Sen. Bob Menendez's plan to manage migration and refugees in the Americas.

Turk: 'The country needs young scientists'

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the winners of the 33rd Annual National Science Bowl.

Buttigieg: Rail replacement grants ‘will help bring riders faster, safer, more reliable service on America’s rails’

More than $700 million in grants through The Federal Transit Administration’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program has been awarded to replace aging passenger railcars in six of the nation’s transit systems.

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with NongHyup Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below

Federal Reserve System discusses Regulation D: Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions on May 11

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Regulation A: Extensions of Credit by Federal Reserve Banks discussed on May 11 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Climate Change and Financial Stability

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Climate Change and Financial Stability

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Building Better Communities awarded FBI Director's Community Leadership Award for positive work done in South Carolina communities

FBI Director Christopher Wray gave Building Better Communities (BBC) the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for its assistance to citizens of South Carolina, where the worked hard to alleviate violence, low education, economic imbalance and poor health in various underserved communities.

Blinken: ‘Will continue taking actions to disrupt and dismantle every part of the illicit narcotics trade, to stop fentanyl,’ says Blinken

A member of the notorious "Los Chapitos" group has been sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Secretary of Enegy Granholm: 'Water power, the nation’s oldest source of renewable energy, is an integral tool to fight against climate change'

In an effort to boost marine energy and modernize hydroelectric power, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $600 million in funding this week.

Pittsburgh International's TSA director on gun confiscation: 'Guns should never be brought to the security checkpoint in carry-on luggage'

On May 3, TSA officers stopped a woman from Westmoreland County, Pa., at Pittsburgh International Airport while she was carrying a pistol in her carry-on bag.

Lankford on Chinese nationals purchasing agricultural land: 'Every region of Oklahoma is concerned about foreign nationals buying up farmland'

For several years, foreign nationals have been buying up farmland in Oklahoma, and some are now allegedly working with criminal organizations to operate illegal ventures within America.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief: 'Smugglers do not care about the lives they risk'

Raul Ortiz, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, tweeted about the capture of migrants in a freight car, calling the tactic "dangerous" and putting lives at risk. As Title 42 comes to a close this week, a surge of migrants is expected. The Department of Defense has approved sending troops to the border to assist border patrol with the increased migration.

Glaser: Sandy Hook advisory committee recommendations ‘are critical to the success of this effort’

By Federal Department News | May 11, 2023

A federal advisory committee has recommended the National Park Service (NPS) continue its leasing agreement for "adaptive reuse" of historic buildings at a former New Jersey ordnance proving ground.

McHenry: 'It’s the job of lawmakers — not unelected bureaucrats — to legislate a regulatory framework' for digital assets

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter on May 9 to House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX-12) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) outlining his committee's priorities. McHenry said in the letter that a top priority is ensuring that innovation can thrive in the U.S., and he believes that in order for that to happen, Congress needs to pass a comprehensive bill laying out regulations for digital assets.

Interior Department slates funding for desalination facility in New Mexico

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced in a press release last week funding for the Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Secretary of Agriculture: 'Climate change continues to impact longstanding agricultural practices in every country'