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Internet Safety
News Release: Adults and children have turned to digital tools for school, work, and socialization. Kids and teens also spend time online playing games, watching videos, and using social networking sites.
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NASA-JPL Employee Agrees to Plead Guilty to Defrauding COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, Using Some Proceeds to Grow Marijuana
News Release: LOS ANGELES A NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employee has agreed to plead guilty to defrauding a government-sponsored loan program designed to help people and businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemics economic impact and has admitted that he used part of the proceeds to fund illegal marijuana cultivation, the Justice Department announced today.
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Nine South Carolina Department of Corrections Inmates and Six Others Charged in Nearly $5 Million Fraud Scheme
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A federal grand jury has returned a 51-count indictment against nine current or former inmates in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) and six other individuals who were either friends or relatives of the inmates for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
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Groups Applaud FY24 Appropriations Bill that Honors Commitment to Veterans, Protects Life
Release: Praise for Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills continues as the House prepares to vote on.
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Statement From Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Ruling on the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Ruling on the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule
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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.
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Two Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
News Release: If you have suffered any damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Please note that you only have two days remaining to register for FEMA assistance, as the deadline of July 27, Eastern Standard Time, is rapidly approaching. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time Zone, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time.
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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.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 27 Individuals for Roles in a Fraudulent Scheme to Obtain COVID-19 Relief Funds
News Release: SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, announced the indictment of 27 individuals for their participation in a scheme to illegally obtain federal recovery funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Grand Jury charged ...
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Three Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
News Release: If you have suffered any damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Please note that you only have three days remaining to register for FEMA assistance, as the deadline of July 27, Eastern Standard Time, is rapidly approaching. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time.
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Peters Bipartisan Bills to Establish Center to Coordinate Northern Border Security & Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry Advance to the Full Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Northern Border Coordination Center to be collocated with existing DHS components that are currently operating out of Selfridge Air National...
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Peters Presses Census Bureau on Efforts to Address Undercounts
News Release: Dear Director Santos: I am writing to request more details about the Census Bureau’s ongoing efforts to address systemic coverage errors (undercounts) in the 2020 Census, that continue to impact census data products and communities. I am concerned about the impact of undercounts and urge the Bureau...
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Clay County Woman Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charge In Online Romance Scheme
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Iona K Coates (67, Orange Park) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Coates faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and payment of restitution to the victims in the case.
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Granger Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 4366, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Release: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4366, a bill that will provide funding for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Skimmer Gets Prison for Million-Dollar Financial Identity Theft Scheme
News Release: Potential Victims Urged to Contact Justice Department
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Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Cybersecurity Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to reform federal cybersecurity laws - which have not been significantly updated since 2014 - and ensure our nation has...
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FEMA Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary with Accessibility Advancements
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As the nation celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FEMA commemorates its ongoing efforts to advance accessibility in the agency’s mission to help people before, during and after disasters.
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Carter Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 4366, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Release: I’m honored to present the FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill to the House today.
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TSA updates, renews cybersecurity requirements for pipeline owners, operators
Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced an update to its Security Directive regarding oil and natural gas pipeline cybersecurity. This revised directive will continue the effort to reinforce cybersecurity preparedness and resilience for the nations critical pipelines.
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Carter Remarks at Rules Committee Hearing on H.R. 4366, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. McGovern, and members of the Committee. I want to thank each of you for the opportunity to testify on the FY24 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill.