News from June 2023
Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 2 in week ending May 20
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
There were two notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 20, according to the Federal Register.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar during the period of May 22, 2023, and continuing.
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Hit the Streets in Guam
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
News Release: Guam residents will start seeing FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews in neighborhoods today to help Typhoon Mawar survivors apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities.
Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 64 in April
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2023
There were 64 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in April, according to the Federal Register.
House Committee on Homeland Security publishes 77 press releases in May
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
There were 77 press releases published by the House Committee on Homeland Security in May.
Nine press releases published in May by United States Secret Service
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
There were nine press releases published by the United States Secret Service in May.
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting June 5
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) State Assistance grant opened on June 5.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3769” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 31
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 3769“ was published in the House section on page H2709 on May 31
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Public press releases: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 631 in May
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2023
There were 631 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in May.
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 5, 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.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Pfluger Announces Hearing on Transnational Criminal Organizations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) announced a hearing next Wednesday, June 7, at 2:00 PM ET to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
Higgins to Lead Subcommittee Hearing on Biden Admin’s Failure to Prepare for the End of Title 42
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6 at 2:00 PM ET, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement will hold a hearing, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-LA), to examine the Biden administration’s failure to prepare for the end of Title 42 on May 11.DETAILS: WHAT: A Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement hearing entitled, “Examining DHS’ Failure to Prepare for the Termination of Title 42.” DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 TIME: 2:00 PM ET LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building WITNESSES: Benjamine “Carry” Huffman Acting Deputy Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blas Nuñez-Neto Assistant Secretary for Border and Immigration Policy, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and must RSVP by Monday, June 5 at 6pm ET.
TOMORROW AT 2PM: Pfluger to Lead Subcommittee Hearing on Transnational Criminal Organizations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 6, 2023
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7 at 2:00 PM ET, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), will hold a hearing to examine the threats posed to the U.S. homeland by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
FEMA Inspections Have Begun in Guam
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: If you applied with FEMA and have damages caused by Typhoon Mawar to your home or personal property, a FEMA inspector will contact you.
Las Vegas Claims Office Moves to Permanent Location
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Las Vegas Claims Office is moving to its new location at 216 Mills Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 (in Mills Plaza near the Big R and Family Dollar) and will be open for business beginning Wednesday June 7, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for McIntosh County, North Dakota and Incorporated Areas on June 5
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.