Homeland Newswire News
Understanding Your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA after the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding will receive a determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Gallants Channel, Beaufort, NC on May 12
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 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.
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Cleveland County
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma will open a joint Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Cleveland County on Saturday, May 13 to help survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.
Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Efficiency of the Legislative Process
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete reports on the budgetary...
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; June 2023 Virtual Meeting discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA officers at Puget Sound airports have discovered six loaded firearms so far in May in travelers carry-on luggage
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Paine Field (PAE) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) have discovered six loaded firearms so far this month in travelers carry-on luggage during routine X-ray screening at the airports security checkpoints.
Fact Sheet: Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Final Rule
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to prepare for the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Title 42 public health Order, which will expire after May 11, 2023, and to return to processing all noncitizens under Title 8 immigration authorities, the Department of Homeland...
Museums Will Be Restored to Preserve Puerto Rican History and Culture
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Several museums in Ponce have already been allocated funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair these structures tasked with preserving historic treasures. The approval represents nearly $2.1 million earmarked for repairs after Hurricane María; and over $379,000 to address damages after the 2020 Earthquakes.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Peters, Paul & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Stakeholders and organizations are applauding U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Raul (R-KY), and James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance. The legislation would require the Federal...
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Stopping in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Disaster Damaged Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Funding
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Houses of worship (HOW) and other private nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help reimburse costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by storms, straight-line-winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides affecting Kentucky between February 15-20, 2023.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at a White House Press Briefing Ahead of the Lifting of the Title 42 Public Health Order
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas provided an update on planning and operations ahead of the lifting of the Title 42 public health Order at a White House Press Briefing.
Passenger who discharged firearm at airport during Thanksgiving holiday travel season sentenced to federal prison
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: ATLANTA - Kenny Wells has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of multiple felony offenses. Wells made headlines when he recklessly discharged a firearm at HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport on the busy weekend before Thanksgiving...
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 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.
Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Lower East River & New York Harbor 4th of July Fireworks, Manhattan, NY on May 11
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Paul, Peters & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Stakeholders and organizations are applauding U.S. Senators Rand Raul (R-KY), Gary Peters (D-MI), and James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance. The legislation would require the Federal...
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 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.
Just Two Weeks Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 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 just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is May 25, 2023.
Peters & Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand whistleblower protections for government contractors and grantees. The legislation closes existing loopholes in...