News from March 2023




Safety Zone; French Quarter Festival Fireworks Display, New Orleans LA discussed on March 29 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



TSA officers at Pittsburgh International Airport share their insider tips for spring travel

Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. Spring travel season extends through April and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport who typically share their favorite travel tips with family and friends have compiled a short list of these tips that they also want to share with the public.


U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 65 Employees at Award Ceremony in Atlanta

Release: ATLANTA On March 28, 2023, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John K. Tien hosted an awards ceremony at the Department of Aviation Technical Campus located at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to celebrate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce, including individuals...


Harris Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Food and Drug Administration (As Prepared)

Release: I want to thank everyone for joining us today as we review the Food and Drug Administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request. Our witness is the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Robert Califf.


Growing Customer Experience at DHS

News Release: By prioritizing customer experience (CX), DHS is improving the way it serves its customers. This helps reduce the burden on the public and builds trust between the public and the government. DHS is looking to improve CX by measuring CX across the department. With the CX Maturity Assessment initiative DHS can find the opportunities to grow and identify ways to formalize CX at DHS. This will help DHS provide better access to services for everyone.


Appropriators Grill Mayorkas, Becerra on Border Crisis

News Release: The Biden Administration’s failed border security policies have undoubtedly created a spiraling security and humanitarian crisis at our southwest border, with illegal crossings continuing to skyrocket.


FEMA Releases Updates to National Risk Index

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has released major updates to the National Risk Index, a free and easy tool to help better inform communities of their risks from natural hazards and learn about ways to reduce them.


Secretary Mayorkas Discusses New U.S. Efforts to Counter the Misuse of Technology and the Spread of Digital Authoritarianism at Summit for Democracy

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas outlined new initiatives by the Biden-Harris Administration to counter the misuse of technology at the second Summit for Democracy in Washington, D.C. He highlighted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) ...



Safety Zones; Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Safety Zones Update discussed on March 30 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zone; Gallants Channel, Beaufort, NC discussed on March 30 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Peters & Braun Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Transparency and Accountability for the Federal Government for Federal Agency Performance Goals Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) to bolster the performance of federal agencies and ensure they are effectively carrying out their missions for the American people has advanced in the Senate. The Federal Agency Performance Act...


Security Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 94 to 97 Above Head of Passes, New Orleans, LA discussed on March 30 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Committee Passes Peters and Hawley Bipartisan Legislation to Help Secure Open Source Software

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to help protect federal and critical infrastructure systems by strengthening the security of open source software has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would direct the Cybersecurity and...


TSA begins process to federalize security operations at Jackson Hole Airport

Release: JACKSON, Wyoming The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun the process to federalize airport security screening operations at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).


Recertification of Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council discussed on March 29 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.