Homeland Newswire Report News
ERO Boston arrests Ecuadoran national charged with kidnapping, indecent assault of a child
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present Ecuadoran national June 7 in Brockton.
HSI Los Angeles’ Financial Crimes Task Force brings down California man for COVID relief fraud
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A California man who fraudulently obtained almost $3 million in COVID-19 business loans and jobless benefits has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison, the Justice Department announced June 7.
Texas man sentenced to 19 years for distribution of child sexual abuse material after HSI San Antonio investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A judge sentenced a San Antonio man June 7 to more than 19 years for distribution of child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of the San Antonio Police Department, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) San Antonio.
ICE member finalist for recognition honoring outstanding public servants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) team member was recently named as a finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals®, which honors exceptional public servants. Michael E. Camal, Senior Engagement Manager for the Blue Campaign and Blue Lightning Initiative under the Center for Countering Human Trafficking (CCHT) is honored as a 2023 emerging leader.
MEDIA ADVISORY: D’Esposito Announces Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of FEMA With Administrator Criswell
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Chairman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) announced a hearing next Tuesday, June 13, at 10:00 AM ET to hear from Administrator Criswell regarding her vision for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) moving forward and to examine President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for FEMA.
Subcommittee Chair Pfluger: We Cannot Allow Criminal Cartels to Operate With Impunity
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
Peters & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen American Cybersecurity Partnerships With International Partners And Allies To Prevent Attacks
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen cybersecurity assistance partnerships between the United States and our international partners and allies.
Peters And Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Cybersecurity Awareness
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) outreach to communities on how they can protect themselves from disruptive cyber-attacks.
Peters And Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Screening Of Vehicles And Cargo At Ports Of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to improve screening of vehicles and cargo entering the United States by increasing the use of non-intrusive inspection systems, which have enabled frontline U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers to more quickly and effectively screen vehicles and large amounts of cargo to ensure secure travel and trade at ports of entry. The legislation would set an achievable benchmark, requiring CBP to scan at least 40 percent of passenger vehicles and at least 90 percent of commercial vehicles entering the United States at land ports of entry by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Peters And Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create One Deadline To Apply For Fema Disaster Assistance Programs For Individuals
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to create one application deadline for two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs that individuals use for federal disaster assistance.
FEMA Opens Two More Disaster Recovery Centers in Sinajana and Inalahan
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA opens two more Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) for Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar.
Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers Operating in Broward County Extend the Stops
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland and McClain counties to Close June 10
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Cleveland and McClain counties will close permanently June 10
FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
Tornadoes Took Their Home, Possessions but Not Their Resolve
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
The night the tornadoes hit, Elvis and Liz Doyle huddled around a television with their three grandchildren, monitoring the weather via WBBJ and alerts on their phones.
FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
FEMA Approves $4.79 Million for Mosquito Control After Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA Public Assistance has approved a grant totaling $4,795,332 to reimburse the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito control expenses after Hurricane Ian.
FEMA Region 3 Vaccination Center Items on View on Smithsonian’s Website
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Items from a FEMA Region 3 community vaccination center established and operated in 2021 during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been added to the permanent online collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
FEMA May Be Able to Help with Transportation Repairs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA) provides financial help after a disaster to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. This may include repair or replacement of a vehicle.