Homeland Newswire News
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 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 ...
Committee Passes Peters & Hawley Bipartisan Bill to Bolster DHS Efforts to Detect and Seize Illicit Drugs
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to ensure that the Department of the Homeland Security (DHS) is efficiently using existing resources and expanding available tools to stop the flow of deadly and illicit drugs like fentanyl into...
ICE conducts removal flights May 18
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted multiple removal flights including Ecuador, Guatemala and Honduras as part of dozens of flights conducted each week.
Harris Remarks at Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Good morning. The Subcommittee will come to order. I want to welcome everyone to the Subcommittee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.
FEMA Awards Vermont Nearly $1.4 Million For COVID Protective Gear Costs
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.4 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the costs of providing personal protective equipment for public safety personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
One Week Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - Mississippi homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have one week left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is 11:59 p.m., Central Time, May 25, 2023.
Deadline Extended for Private Nonprofits, including Houses of Worship, to apply for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations, now have until June 16 to apply for FEMA assistance to help recover from damage in the California counties affected by the severe winter storms. flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on Feb. 21.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Welcome to the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Chairman Joyce, thank you for presenting the Homeland Security bill for Fiscal Year 2024. I appreciate the great work that you have done in your first year chairing this Subcommittee.
FEMA Approves $40 Million for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Fort Myers Beach, North Port
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA Public Assistance has approved grants totaling $40.1 million for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Fort Myers Beach and North Port.
CISA and ONCD Award Champions of the Fourth Annual Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Top cyber talent from the Federal Government honored in White House ceremony
TSA enables Georgia residents to use mobile drivers license or state ID for verification at ATL
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: ATLANTA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the State of Georgia and Apple, deployed a new technology that allows airline passengers to use their Georgia-issued mobile drivers license or ID card in Apple Wallet to safely and seamlessly present and verify their identity...
Granger Statement on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill works to lower costs and grow our economy by supporting America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
Committee Passes Peters and Braun Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Artificial Intelligence Training Programs for Federal Workforce Leadership
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) to create an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for federal supervisors and management officials has advanced in the Senate. The training program would help improve the federal workforce’s...
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Trilateral statement on joint commitment to Latin America
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The United States, Spain, and Canada hereby announce our intent to partner together to deepen our engagement in Latin America. This partnership will promote safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration, and create economic and social opportunities and strengthen development options for the people of ...
Granger Remarks at FY24 Legislative Branch Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: Thank you, Chairman Amodei, for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. I appreciate the work you have done on this bill.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 United States Coast Guard Academy Graduation
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Today, Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at 2023 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy Graduation at the USCG Academy in New London, CT.
DHS Launches Digital Ad Campaign to Counter Smuggler Lies: U.S. Immigration Laws are Tougher, Impose Consequences for Illegal Entry
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today launched a digital advertising campaign to counter lies peddled by smugglers about the end of the public health Order under Title 42. Using simple, clear messages and visuals, the ads inform potential migrants that U.S. immigration laws ...
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 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.