News from March 2023
S&T Awards Funds to London Startup Developing Genuine Presence Assurance Technology for Remote Traveler Verification
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Phase 5 award of $749,900 to iProov Limited, a startup based in London, United Kingdom. iProov will further develop its Genuine Presence Assurance technology in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operationally test the capability.
Biden-Harris Administration Expands Assistance to Boost Climate Resilience and Support Communities Using Low-Carbon Materials
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic investments in America and climate resilience, FEMA announced today that it will make grant funds available to communities for low-carbon materials used in disaster recovery and climate resilience projects. States, tribes, territories...
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Umatilla Marina, Umatilla, OR discussed on March 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Rule published by Homeland Security Department on March 28
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Dr. Paul’s Bill to Prevent Duplicative Programs Advances in Committee
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 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, announced that his Duplication Scoring Act of 2023, a bill to cut wasteful duplicative spending and reduce the size of the federal government, was advanced by the...
Long Distance Caregiving
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: Caregiving for an adult loved one can be challenging. It can be even more difficult if you are caring for a loved one from a distance. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, there are ways to assess your loved one's ongoing needs.
Peters, Lankford, Cornyn Bipartisan Bill to Increase Support for Victims of Human Trafficking Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), James Lankford (R-OK), and John Cornyn (R-TX) to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to combat human trafficking has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would make permanent and expand the Homeland...
Survivors Should Notify FEMA of Insurance Settlements
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Survivors of the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes who have already applied for FEMA disaster assistance are encouraged to let FEMA know about any insurance settlements or denials you receive. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program may cover damage that your insurance does not.
FEMA Teams Meeting with Survivors in Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the March 24-25
Severe Weather Threat on Friday: Are You Ready?
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Warming temperatures on Friday bring a heightened risk of severe storms, heavy rains, high winds, flooding and even the potential for tornadoes throughout the Mississippi Valley, extending across the state of Illinois.
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' Testimony to the Senate Committee on Appropriations on the President’s FY 2024 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: Chairman Murphy, Ranking Member Britt, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee...
Biden-Harris Administration, FEMA Approve over $10.2 Million for Phase 1 of Solar Microgrids in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA approved the first phase of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) project to design a new solar-powered microgrid system for the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra, located east of the main island. The total cost of the project is nearly $97 million across two phases and will be fully funded by FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Be Aware of Fraud After a Disaster
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.
CX Practitioners: “Inspirers in charge”
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: The inaugural CX Demo Day was a smashing success, thanks in no small part to our amazing presenters, the cast of about a hundred people behind the scenes for production, and of course, all you wonderful practitioners and champions in the field, making it happen! Our event kicked off with DHS Chief Information...
FEMA Seeks College Students for Internship in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Caribbean Area Office (CAO) in Puerto Rico is seeking college students interested in participating in its Professional Training Program. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31, 2023.
Peters, Lankford, Sinema & Hawley Bipartisan Bill to Create Leasing Program for Underutilized Space Held by Federal Agencies Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation authored by U.S. SenatorsGary Peters (D-MI), James Lankford (R-OK), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to create a program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with approval from the Administrator of the General Services Administration...
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' Testimony to the House Appropriations Committee on the Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Department of Homeland Security
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 30, 2023
News Release: Chairman Joyce, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee...
Womack Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will come to order. Welcome to our first subcommittee hearing of the 118th Congress.
TSA Honors Jacksonville Transit Authority with Gold Standard Award For Transit Security and Emergency Preparedness Program
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: JACKSONVILLE, Florida - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award on March 30that the agencys board meeting. JTA CEO Nathaniel Ford, Sr. received the award on behalf of the dedicated team across his agency.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing For The Department Of Homeland Security (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: Thank you, Chairman Joyce. And thank you, Mr. Secretary, for appearing before us today. Since you last testified before this committee, the situation at the border has not improved. And having lived in Texas, I've been there many, many times. Last year, a record 2.7 million migrants attempted...