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Recovery Efforts For Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Completed in Guam

News Release: After the devastating effects of Typhoon Mawar, FEMA assigned the crucial mission of recovering drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On July 13, the EPA announced the successful completion of this collaborative effort, which aimed to expedite the recovery process and enhance the resilience of the affected communities in Guam.


Charleston Man Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison for Fraud Relating to Coronavirus Funds

News Release: CHARLESTON, S.C. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont

News Release: WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe flooding beginning on July 7, 2023, and continuing.


Granger on FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Bill

Release: I want to thank Chairman Rogers for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.


Official Statement on the Investigation of a Substance Found in the White House

News Release: WASHINGTON - On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.


Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Updates on DHS Campaign to Stop Fentanyl

News Release: Operations Artemis Has Led to the Seizure of Thousands of Pounds of Precursor Chemicals


FEMA Region 2 Launches “Make a Difference” Recruitment Initiative with Local Colleges and Universities

News Release: NEW YORK- FEMA Region 2 is proud to announce the launch of the “Make a Difference" recruitment initiative - a partnership with colleges and universities in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.


Committee Releases FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, July 14th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.


120 press releases published in April by Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

There were 120 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in April.


Committee Releases FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.



Simpson Remarks at FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill Markup

Release: The Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies will come to order.


Special Local Regulation and Safety Zone; Back River, Baltimore County, MD discussed on July 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Six press releases published in January by U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

There were six press releases published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in January.


TSA, SMF airport officials provide tips for travelers during busiest summer travel season on record

Release: SACRAMENTO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is screening a record number of travelers through the airports security checkpoints. Current passenger volumes are more than 10% of 2019, pre-pandemic volumes. With sustained high passenger volumes locally and at airports nationwide, TSA is encouraging travelers to plan ahead and be prepared every step of the air travel experience.


TSA recruiting officers to work at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Release: ITHACA, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to work at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport and will be participating in an upcoming recruitment event on July 18th from noon until 2 p.m. at the Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center located at the Library, 101 East Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850.


Two Weeks Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance

News Release: If you have sustained damage or loss because of Typhoon Mawar, it is important to act quickly as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. You have only two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance; the registration deadline is July 27.


Granger Remarks at FY24 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup

Release: First, I want to thank Chairman Womack for his work on the Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Services bill.


Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Announces Flood Insurance Coverage Update for Eligible Claimants

News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office announced today a partnership with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that will enable eligible claimants to receive five years of flood insurance protection, with premiums paid by the Claims Office. The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses.


Secretary Mayorkas delivers updates on DHS campaign to stop fentanyl through interdiction, supply chain disruption

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, after an inspection of contraband interdiction operations at the International Mail Facility (IMF) operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at JFK International Airport, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas provided an update on DHS’s surge campaign to...