News from June 2023
Workforce Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Designation of Kristie Canegallo as the Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: I am proud and excited to inform you that President Biden will designate Kristie Canegallo as the Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Kristie will assume her new role on July 21, 2023 following Deputy Secretary Tien’s retirement.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the Supreme Court Decision on Immigration Enforcement
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on immigration enforcement...
Senate Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - 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.
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Candidacy of Ian Saunders for Secretary General of the World Customs Organization
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the candidacy of Ian Saunders to become the Secretary General of the World Customs Organization.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the Ministerial Meeting on the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection at the World Bank in Washington, D.C.
The Family That Serves: Inspiring the Next Generation
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
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June is Men’s Health Month
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the Titan Submersible
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the Titan submersible...
Preventing Lyme Disease
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC on June 26
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Next Phase of DHS Campaign to Stop Fentanyl Will Focus on Interdiction and Supply Chain Disruption
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following the success of Operations Blue Lotus and Four Horsemen, which stopped nearly 10,000 pounds of fentanyl during their two-month run and led to 284 arrests in those two months, today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the next phase of its surge campaign to target...
DHS Rescinds Prior Administration’s Termination of Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and the extension of TPS for these for countries for 18 months. Today’s...
Lexington County Man Sentenced to 23 Years on Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C - Christopher Michael Alexander, 32, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity, to be followed by a lifetime of supervision and registration as a sex offender.
Message from Deputy Secretary Tien on Transition from DHS
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: Team DHS -. After 26 years of combined federal service including three combat tours in Iraq and living apart from my family for the last two years, I have decided to return to Atlanta to re-join them there. As our Secretary so eloquently says, “when we serve, we all serve." As a result, I first thank...
Research Agenda Prepares for the Future of Science and Technology
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: Guest post from Melanie Cummings, Director of the Science and Technology Directorate’s Technology Centers Division.
June 27 is the Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
Message from Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of Deputy Secretary John K. Tien
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: Deputy Secretary John Tien is an extraordinary patriot and public servant and a wonderful human being. On behalf of 260,000 of us throughout the Department of Homeland Security - across the country and around the world - I express our profound thanks to him for making our Department and all of us the...
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance but FEMA Remains in Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas homeowners and renters in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 3.
Pro-Life Protections Strengthened in FY24 Appropriations Bills
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Release: In recognition of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, House Republicans are protecting life in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA; and Defense bills implement key pro-life provisions and prevent taxpayer dollars from being used for abortion on demand.
TSA is prepared for record passenger volumes over the Independence Day holiday period
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for sustained higher summertime passenger volumes at airport security checkpoints nationwide.