News from June 2023
Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA discussed on June 7 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Five Charged in Theft of California Benefits for Low Income Families
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: SAN DIEGO Five men were arrested and charged in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in public-assistance benefits from low-income families that need the funds to pay for food, housing and other necessities.
DHS-OPO grant application closes on July 28
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
FY 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Regional Hub Program grant opened on June 9.
TSA intercepts gun at Sioux Falls Regional Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a firearm from making its way onboard an airplane at Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) Tuesday.
While recovering from Typhoon Mawar, Guam residents should be on the lookout for fraudsters
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Guam residents affected by Typhon Mawar should be aware that crooks may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. Please don’t forget...
Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Using Skimming Devices On Gas Pumps In Nevada And Southern California
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS A Las Vegas man was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 56 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a large gas pump skimming fraud scheme in Nevada and Southern California.
Dr. Paul Stresses Need to Improve Management of Unused Government Real Estate Property
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks during a hearing titled “FASTA Implementation and Optimizing the Efficient Use of Federal Property." During the hearing, Dr. Paul highlighted...
Million-Dollar Allocations from FEMA Will Boost Rebuilding of Baseball Parks Across the Island
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The players of the Children’s and Youth Baseball League of the Municipality of Las Piedras will soon be running the bases on a renovated playing field thanks to a million-dollar allocation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Around $5 million will be used to repair...
FEMA Administrator Announces 2023 National Preparedness Month Theme Focused on Helping Older Adults Prepare for Disaster
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Months ahead of September’s National Preparedness Month, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that the Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disaster, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally...
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting June 9
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Fiscal Year 2023 State Fire Training Systems Grant grant opened on June 9.
Peters and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Secure Federal Facilities from Unauthorized Access
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure federal agencies are better able to prevent unauthorized access to buildings leased by the federal government.
Peters, Braun & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Require Transparency of Federal Government’s Use of AI
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to require transparency of the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence (AI). The bill would...
Las Vegas Claims Office to Host Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Las Vegas Claims Office is hosting an Open House on Monday, June 12, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its new location at 216 Mills Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 (in Mills Plaza near the Big R and Family Dollar). The Las Vegas Claims Office relocated to this new location on Wednesday, June 7 after previously operating from the Luna Community College campus.
TSA expecting higher passenger volumes this summer at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
Release: WARWICK, R.I. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is prepared for a busy August. TSA anticipates that daily average passenger volumes at PVD will exceed those of last summer.
DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting June 9
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
FY 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Innovations in Citizenship Preparation grant opened on June 9.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Generic Information Collection: USSS Customer Satisfaction Surveys discussed on June 8 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting June 9
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
FY 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: Community and Regional Integration Network Grant (CARING) grant opened on June 9.
Dozens sentenced for their roles in Atlanta-based fraud and money laundering operation that stole over $30 million from individuals and companies
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA More than three dozen individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a large-scale fraud and money laundering operation that targeted individuals, corporations, and financial institutions throughout the United States. The defendants used business email compromise schemes, romance fraud scams, and retirement account scams, among other frauds, to steal more than $30 million from numerous victims.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA on June 8
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secretary Mayorkas Brings Together Faith Leaders to Discuss Efforts to Enhance DHS’s Work to Protect Houses of Worship
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas convened a meeting of the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council (FBSAC), reconstituted in September of 2022. At the meeting on Tuesday, June 6, Secretary Mayorkas and Deputy Secretary Tien emphasized the Department’s commitment ...