News from July 2023
HSI Dallas probe leads to 6-year prison sentence for Texas man guilty of child sexual exploitation
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: DALLAS - A Denton County man was sentenced to six years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Dallas Special Agent in Charge Lester R. Hayes Jr. and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs for the Eastern District of Texas on June 30.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight McEwan Fire in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan Fire burning in Mason County, Washington.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
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
Volunteer Ideas for You and Your Children
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: Summer is here, and if you have children, you may be looking for a way to keep them entertained while out of school. Consider volunteer projects. Volunteering is an opportunity to do something meaningful that can help you to make new friends and learn new skills.
“HONORING CASA DE VENEZUELA ORLANDO'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on June 30
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING CASA DE VENEZUELA ORLANDO'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY” on June 30.
Special Local Regulations; Beaufort Water Festival and Air Show, Beaufort, SC discussed on July 6 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on July 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Funding Low-Carbon Materials in Public Assistance Projects in Guam
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: FEMA is starting to fund low-carbon materials in public assistance projects, thanks to the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The presidential declaration of Typhoon Mawar in Guam is the first instance that this initiative is being put into action.
TSA Administrator sets agency priorities to modernize and enhance transportation security in biennial vision
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
Release: WASHINGTONTransportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske published the third Administrators Intent, which outlines the agencys near-term actions to achieve the vision and key strategic objectives in TSAs Strategy.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 10 to May 6, 2023.
ICYMI: Peters Report Finds Significant Intelligence Failures by FBI and DHS in Lead-Up to January 6th Capitol Attack
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: 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 examining intelligence failures by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office...
TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening at Boston Logan International
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from carrying a loaded firearm along with seven rounds onto an airplane Wednesday, July 5 at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loans
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
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 Awards U.S. Small Businesses for Proof-of-Concept Research
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awarded a total of $3,150,000 in research contracts to 20 small businesses to address seven homeland security technology needs. The topics for the DHS SBIR 23.1 Solicitation, released in December 2022, were developed to address the research and development needs of DHS components.
Interstate Identity Thief Sentenced To More Than 5 Years In Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
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.
FEMA Encourages Communities to Purchase Flood Insurance Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- In an effort to meet people and communities where they are, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) launched its summer-long 2023 hurricane campaign on June 19, with outreach to diverse communities in some of the nation’s hardest-hit areas that are frequently impacted by devastating floods.
FEMA Approves More Than $173 Million to Florida Division of Emergency Management
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA Public Assistance has approved $173,113,639.73 to reimburse the Florida Division of Emergency Management for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ian.
TSA prevents man from carrying handgun onto a flight at Yeager Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. A Putnam County, W.Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration officers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport stopped the man with a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Wednesday, July 5. The 9mm handgun was not loaded however it was packed with two gun magazines loaded with a total of 11 bullets.
TSA stresses importance of Know Before You Go for summer travel out of JFK International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
Release: NEW YORK - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready for the busy travel season, but are travelers ready?
Homeland Security Department discusses Brunei Electronic System for Travel Authorization Validity Period on July 6
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on July 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Fourth Defendant Sentenced To Prison For Multi-Million Dollar Gas Pump Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
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.