Homeland Newswire News
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
Peters & Hawley Bipartisan Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would create the DHS Law Enforcement...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and flooding Feb. 23-26, 2023.
Peters Statement on New Postal Service Performance Website
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the United States Postal Service launched a new website for the public that shows mail delivery performance in every community across the nation.
Committee Advances Peters & Hawley Bipartisan Bill to Correct Retirement Error for Customs and Border Protection Officers
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (CBPOs) can receive the retirement benefits they were promised when starting their service has advanced in the Senate. The bill corrects...
Peters & Cassidy Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Improving How Federal Agencies Purchase Software Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to save taxpayer dollars by improving management of how the federal government purchases and uses software has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require agencies to conduct an independent,...
ICE conducts removal flights May 19
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
Committee Passes Peters & Collins Bipartisan Bill to Improve Efficiency of the Legislative Process
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete reports on the budgetary impacts of legislation has advanced in the Senate. CBO reports...
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH on May 19
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - 2022 Airport of the Year
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
Release: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) as the 2022 Airport of the Year in the small to medium sized airports category. This recognition is part of the annual TSA Honorary Awards. To win this award, PIE had to compete with 333 airports of similar size.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
Biden-Harris Administration Announces an Additional $160 Million to Build Climate and Disaster Resilience Nationwide, Including Over $50 Million for Tribal Nations
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, FEMA is announcing $160 million in additional funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states, local communities, tribes, territories and the District of Columbia to build climate and disaster resiliency, including the selection of more than 400 resilience projects and activities.
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: SPOKANE, Wash. Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today the seizure of $290,399.73 by the U.S. Secret Service in an alleged elder fraud scam.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
FEMA Public Assistance Funding Authorized for Communities to Restore Permanent Infrastructure
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee’s major disaster declaration for the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes now authorizes additional funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to pay for eligible permanent work to restore community infrastructure.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and a tornado from March 1-3, 2023.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.