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Just a few days remain for Oklahoma survivors to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Pottawatomie County. The Shawnee DRC will close permanently Thursday, June 29. The DRC assists survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.

FEMA Public Assistance Application Deadline Extended to July 15

Governmental agencies in Guam and certain nonprofits that were affected by Typhoon Mawar will have more time to apply for FEMA public assistance to help pay for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, etc. The deadline to apply has been extended to July 15.

Senate Passes Peters & Collins Bipartisan Bill To Improve Efficiency Of The Legislative Process

Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. SenatorsGary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete estimates on the budgetary impacts of legislation has passed the Senate. CBO estimates are required to advance almost all legislation through Congress, however, procedural issues can delay this office’s ability to obtain information they need from federal agencies to complete these analyses.

Peters, Capito, Carper & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Secure Chemical Facilities Against Terrorist Attacks

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Carper (D-DE), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, which is set to expire on July 27th

Senate Passes Peters And Grassley Bipartisan Bills To Help Prevent Foreign Influence In U.s. Policy

Two bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments from attempting to influence U.S. policy have passed the Senate.

Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: TAMPA U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Yonasky Fernandez Rosa (40, Tampa) to 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The court also sentenced Rosa to a consecutive 10-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release in a separate fraud case from the Northern District of Ohio. Rosa had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023.

Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme

News Release: LAS VEGAS The fourth defendant in a gas pump skimming scheme was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to defraud victims of more than an estimated $5 million in Nevada and Southern California.

Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05

DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting July 3

FY23 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign grant opened on July 3.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Will Be Open July 4 and July 21

News Release: To better serve the survivors of Typhoon Mawar, all Disaster Recovery Centers throughout Guam will be open on Independence Day (July 4) and Liberation Day (July 21).

Final Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on July 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Homeland Security Department discusses Intent To Request Extension From OMB of One Current Public Collection of Information: Air Cargo Security Requirements on July 3

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Safety Zones in Reentry Sites; Jacksonville, Daytona, and Canaveral, Florida discussed on July 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on July 3

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans

News Release: Defendant Ordered to Pay a Money Judgment of $1,295,000, Forfeit More Than $500,000 and his interest in Property Purchased with the Fraudulently Obtained Funds, and Pay Restitution of $1,317,352.05

Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: TAMPA U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Yonasky Fernandez Rosa (40, Tampa) to 4 years and 3 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. The court also sentenced Rosa to a consecutive 10-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release in a separate fraud case from the Northern District of Ohio. Rosa had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023.

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on July 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

$1 Billion in FEMA Public Assistance Supports Florida Recovery from Hurricane Ian

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - In nine months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida, FEMA Public Assistance has approved $1 billion in funding for emergency response, debris removal and repair or replacement of public facilities.

TSA prevents man from bringing loaded gun through the checkpoint on at Newark Liberty International Airport on the busiest day in the history of TSA

Release: NEWARK, N.J. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport prevented a traveler from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight on Friday, June 30, on what was a record-setting day at the airport as travelers were flying out of the area ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX on July 3