News published on Federal Newswire in May 2024

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has updated the frequently asked questions (FAQs) webpage regarding the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident. Initially published on April 19, 2024, the webpage provides information related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules and the cybersecurity incident affecting Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), along with many other healthcare entities.

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and all 11 Republican members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party have sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The letter calls for the Office of Foreign Assets Control and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to investigate six People's Republic of China (PRC) companies allegedly supporting Iran’s military and energy sector. These companies are accused of helping Iran circumvent existing U.S. sanctions, thereby jeopardizing U.S. strategic interests.

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

Louisiana has become the 11th state to implement a universal education savings account, following Alabama's earlier initiative this year. The state senate approved the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (GATOR) bill, which establishes a new K-12 education savings account policy. This GATOR Scholarship program will eventually be accessible to all school-aged children.

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

The United States has endorsed a Statement of Principles for Indo-Pacific Defense Industrial Base Collaboration following extensive consultations with U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including the recent Maluhia Talks at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii.

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have requested a briefing from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines. The briefing is to address concerns regarding GenScript Biotechnology, a biotech firm from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

A retired Navy Admiral and two business executives were arrested today on criminal charges related to their roles in a bribery scheme involving a U.S. government contract.

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

A federal administrative law judge has affirmed safety violations against United Airlines related to a 2021 incident at Newark Liberty International Airport, where a 737’s tire crushed a technician’s foot while they were working with one of the company’s towing crews.

By Federal Newswire | May 31, 2024

Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will travel to Oslo, Norway, from June 3-5. Ambassador Carstens is scheduled to deliver remarks and participate in a panel titled "Silencing Critics: Authoritarian Hostage Taking" at the 16th Oslo Freedom Forum hosted by the Human Rights Foundation.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

U.S. Representative Mark Green has stated that Mexican drug cartels are trafficking fentanyl across the border, resulting in American deaths. He further accused the "far left" of advocating for "mass illegal immigration." Green made these assertions in a post on X on May 16.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

In reaction to a Congressional report revealing China's involvement in the fentanyl crisis, Gabriel Noronha, Executive Director at Polaris National Security, stated that China is intent on undermining the U.S. through any means possible, especially via the fentanyl trade which is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans annually. Noronha conveyed his statement to Federal Newswire on April 29.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Social Security Administration are organizing a virtual workshop on May 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This event is part of the ongoing celebration of Older Americans Month and aims to educate seniors on identifying and combating fraud.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued a statement following the passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 out of the House Agriculture Committee.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) announced that his amendment, which permits the targeting of "affiliates of cartels" and narco-traffickers under the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), has been passed in the House. This statement was made public through a press release on April 12.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

Commissioner Caroline D. Pham will speak at a Regulatory Workshop titled “New SupTech: Exchange of Experiences” at the 49th Annual Meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson is set to participate in a Regulatory Workshop titled "Retail Investor Protection in a Digital World: Finfluencers, Gamification and the Evolving Trading Landscape" at the IOSCO Annual Meeting in Athens on May 27, 2024. The workshop is part of the IOSCO 2024 Greece program, as announced in the event details.The workshop will take place at 11:00 a.m. local time in Athens, which corresponds to 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The IOSCO Annual Meeting itself will be held in Athens, Greece.The participation of Commissioner Johnson in this workshop...

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested one woman and seized 29 pounds of fentanyl in a stop on May 15. The incident occurred near Golf Center Parkway on Interstate 10 in California.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

Border patrol officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge apprehended a U.S. citizen last week after discovering the man was wanted on felony charges of sexual assault of a child. He was handed over to Laredo Police for processing and adjudication of the warrant.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). The legislation incorporates comprehensive consumer protections and regulatory stipulations that its creators argue will enable digital asset innovation to flourish in the United States.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that New York is the first state to launch the Home Energy Rebates program, a key component of the Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative aims to provide efficiency and clean energy upgrades for low- and middle-income families, helping them save on utility bills.

By Federal Newswire | May 30, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will commence an investigation into sediment impacts in the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern in Gary, Indiana, next week. The project, which is supported by over $3 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, is a collaborative effort with United States Steel Corp.