News from April 2023
Peters, Collins, Carper & Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Federal Support To Fire Departments Advances In Senate
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments across the country has advanced in the Senate.
Peters Convenes Hearing On Modernizing And Improving Federal Government’s Classification And Declassification System
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine cybersecurity threats facing the healthcare sector and how the federal government and health care providers are working to prevent breaches.
Peters Report Finds Continued Shortages Of Medications Present Significant Health And National Security Risk
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new report detailing the results of his investigation into continued shortages of critical medications. T
Dr. Paul Stresses Need To Overhaul Government Classification Process And Increase Transparency
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, stressed the urgent need to fix the government’s classification processes at a committee hearing titled “Modernizing the Government’s Classification System.
At Hearing, Dr. Paul Addresses The Dangers Of The Government’s Heavy Hand In Drug Shortages
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, outlined the need to remove burdensome regulations in the drug manufacturing industry at a full committee hearing titled “Drug Shortage Health and National Security Risks: Underlying Causes and Needed Reforms.”
Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Assist Tornado Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - The state of Mississippi and FEMA have opened four Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes with their recovery.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31, 2023.
TSA continues hiring events for Burlington International Airport security screening officers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
Release: SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hold another recruiting event Wednesday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is designed to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Burlington International Airport (BTV).
Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.25-0.8, Pittsburgh, PA discussed on April 3 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Monroe County
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Monroe County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on April 3 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on April 3
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department publishes 43 notices in February
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
There were 43 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in February, according to the Federal Register.
Arkansans – Be Prepared for Potential Severe Weather
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Due to the severe weather threat in the region, FEMA officials encourage Arkansas disaster survivors to prepare now for new potential threats.
Bay County Residents to Attend Flood Map Information Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Bay County, Michigan, on April 17, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. ET. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
TSA intercepts 5 guns in 4 days at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
Release: DETROIT Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented five handguns from being carried onto airplanes at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in separate incidents since Thursday, March 30.
FEMA Urges Preparedness Ahead of Severe Weather Across Central U.S.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is urging the Midwest and central United States to stay alert for severe weather risks this week. The National Weather Service is predicting intense and widespread severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes in some areas.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 746 press releases in March
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
There were 746 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in March.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
Release: PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding two recruitment events on Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX.)
Disaster Assistance is Non-Taxable
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA disaster assistance is not a taxable income and has no impact on Social Security, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or other federal program payments or benefits. Therefore, residents of Puerto Rico, who applied for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Fiona, should not be concerned that FEMA assistance may affect other federal benefits to which they are entitled.