News from March 2023


FEMA Awards UVM Medical Center Over $4 Million For COVID Equipment Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the University of Vermont Medical Center for the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) for the hospital’s staff and other medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Aderholt remarks at Labor, Health And Human Services, Education, And Related Agencies - Public Witness Day

Release: Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for a very special hearing.


Simpson remarks at Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies – Member Day (As Prepared)

Release: House Appropriations Committee. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. FY 2024 Member Day Hearing. Opening Statement of Chairman Mike Simpson. The Committee will come to order. Good afternoon and welcome to the Interior and Environment Subcommittee’s “Member Day" hearing. This...


Carter remarks at Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, And Related Agencies - Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Request for Army Military Construction and Family Housing (As Prepared)

Release: Chairman John R. Carter. Opening Statement. Good afternoon. Welcome. Today’s hearing is on the Army’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for military construction and family housing. It is a great pleasure to be here today with the Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations...



United States and Canada Announce Efforts to Expand Lawful Migration Processes and Reduce Irregular Migration

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the United States and Canada are announcing coordinated efforts to incentivize the use of lawful migration processes and to counter irregular migration. The United States and Canada are expanding the 2002 U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) to apply to migrants who claim ...


Rogers remarks at Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies - Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Department of Justice Office of Inspector General (As Prepared)

Release: Good morning. The subcommittee will come to order. This is the first hearing for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the 118th Congress. I am honored to serve as Chairman of this important Subcommittee, once again. We have a few new Members of the Subcommittee including...


FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA approved an extension for Transitional Sheltering Assistance for survivors who still need time finding housing and continue to qualify for the program. There are two dates to pay attention to...


Rogers remarks at Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies - Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General (As Prepared)

Release: I would like to welcome everyone to our second hearing of the day - a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General. Thank you to our subcommittee members and to Inspector General Gustafson for being here today.


Diaz-Balart remarks at State Foreign Operations and Related Programs - Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Department of State (As Prepared)

Release: Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here today to discuss the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of State, and thank you for your service to our country.


Simpson remarks at Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies – Budget Hearing: Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the United States Forest Service (As Prepared)

Release: House Appropriations Committee. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. U.S. Forest Service FY 2024 Budget Hearing. Opening Statement of Chairman Mike Simpson. The committee will come to order. Good morning and thank you to Chief Moore for joining us here on Capitol Hill to discuss...


TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto flights on the same day at Philadelphia International Airport

Release: PHILADELPHIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented two Pennsylvania travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto a flight on Wednesday, March 22.


FEMA Awards State of Vermont Over $3.1 Million For COVID Hospital Staffing Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.1 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the costs of providing extra staff for hospitals to handle increased patient loads during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Womack remarks at Financial Services and General Government - Budget and Oversight Hearing: President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request and Economic Outlook (As Prepared)

Release: The Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will come to order. Welcome to our first subcommittee hearing of the 118th Congress.


Harris remarks at Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies – Member Day (As Prepared)

Release: Chairman Andy Harris, M.D. House Appropriations Committee. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Member Day Hearing. Opening Statement. March 23, 2023. I want to thank all of you for coming to today’s hearing to receive testimony from our...


United States and Canada Announce Efforts to Expand Lawful Migration Processes and Reduce Irregular Migration

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the United States and Canada are announcing coordinated efforts to incentivize the use of lawful migration processes and to counter irregular migration. The United States and Canada are expanding the 2002 U.S.-Canada Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) to apply to migrants who claim...


Homeland Security Department discusses Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit 2023 on March 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels; OMB Approval of Information Collection Request discussed on March 24 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Security Zone; Congressional Visit, Miami Beach, FL discussed on March 24 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA on March 24

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.