News from June 2023
Peters And Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create One Deadline To Apply For Fema Disaster Assistance Programs For Individuals
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to create one application deadline for two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs that individuals use for federal disaster assistance.
Peters And Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Screening Of Vehicles And Cargo At Ports Of Entry
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to improve screening of vehicles and cargo entering the United States by increasing the use of non-intrusive inspection systems, which have enabled frontline U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers to more quickly and effectively screen vehicles and large amounts of cargo to ensure secure travel and trade at ports of entry. The legislation would set an achievable benchmark, requiring CBP to scan at least 40 percent of passenger vehicles and at least 90 percent of commercial vehicles entering the United States at land ports of entry by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Peters And Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Increase Cybersecurity Awareness
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) outreach to communities on how they can protect themselves from disruptive cyber-attacks.
Peters & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen American Cybersecurity Partnerships With International Partners And Allies To Prevent Attacks
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen cybersecurity assistance partnerships between the United States and our international partners and allies.
Subcommittee Chair Pfluger: We Cannot Allow Criminal Cartels to Operate With Impunity
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
MEDIA ADVISORY: D’Esposito Announces Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of FEMA With Administrator Criswell
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Chairman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) announced a hearing next Tuesday, June 13, at 10:00 AM ET to hear from Administrator Criswell regarding her vision for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) moving forward and to examine President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for FEMA.
Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on June 12
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Broward County Continues Operations
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Return Your SBA Loan Application ASAP
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Guam who had damages or losses from Typhoon Mawar may be referred for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Guam residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Typhoon Mawar should remember to use the grant only for its intended purpose - expenses to help make your home safe, sanitary and functional.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) discussed on June 12 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition discussed on June 12 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Using Skimming Devices On Gas Pumps In Nevada And Southern California
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 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.
State Enforcement of Inland Navigation Rules discussed on June 12 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Sullivan County Woman Arrested For Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering And Bank Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Patrick J. Freaney, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the United States Secret Service (USSS), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging TETIANA BERRIORS with conspiring to commit ...
Notice published on June 12 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition on June 12
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Granger on Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bills
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement as the Committee plans to continue Fiscal Year 2024 markups. The Committee will consider the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill; and subcommittee allocations this week in Full Committee. Additional subcommittee markups will also be announced for this week.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to Host a Community Event June 13th
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a community event Tuesday, June 13, 6 - 8 p.m. on the New Mexico Highlands University campus to discuss and answer questions on their partnership to help claimants, recovering from the Hermit’s Peak Calf/Canyon Fire and subsequent floods, develop Conservation Restoration Plans for properties.
Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on June 12
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.