News from May 2023
Chairmen Green, Jordan, McCaul Statement on H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the introduction of the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2), of which all three Chairmen are original co-sponsors:
Gimenez Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Port Security
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) announced a hearing for next week on port security vulnerabilities, which will include witness testimony from government officials.
Bishop Announces Subcommittee Hearing on DHS Mis-, Dis-, Malinformation Monitoring Program
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
oday, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Dan Bishop (R-NC) announced a hearing next week to examine possible government overreach in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that could be used to monitor mis-, dis-, and malinformation (MDM) posted online by American citizens.
Chairman Green Delivers Remarks at Rules Committee Hearing on H.R. 2, Secure The Border Act of 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) delivered the following remarks during a House Committee on Rules hearing considering H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.
TOMORROW AT 2 PM: Gimenez to Hold Subcommittee Hearing on Port Security
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) will hold a hearing on port security vulnerabilities, which will include witness testimony from government officials.
Bishop Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Left-Wing Violence
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Dan Bishop (R-NC) announced a hearing during National Police Week on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) failure to adequately prepare and support local law enforcement organizations in the wake of violence perpetrated by left-wing agitators, as well as how anti-police rhetoric has negatively impacted law enforcement’s ability to carry out their mission and ensure the safety of our communities.
Chairman Green Slams the Biden Administration Ahead of the End of Title 42: “They’re Not Prepared”
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Ahead of the end of Title 42 on Thursday at 11:59 PM, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) joined Fox News @ Night, Fox & Friends, and Fox Business’ Varney & Co. to discuss the chaos that will follow and House Republicans’ solution, the Secure the Border Act (H.R. 2), which will be on the House floor today and tomorrow. Read highlights of his interviews below.
Gimenez Delivers Opening Remarks For Subcommittee Hearing on Port Security Vulnerabilities
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) delivered the following opening remarks during a hearing on port security vulnerabilities.
Pfluger, D’Esposito Announce Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the State of Law Enforcement During National Police Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
This National Police Week, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Chairman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) will hold a joint hearing to examine the state of U.S. law enforcement and how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engages with state and local authorities across America to fight crime and terrorism, as well as prepare for disaster response.
TOMORROW AT 2 PM: Bishop to Hold Subcommittee Hearing on DHS Mis-, Dis-, Malinformation Monitoring
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Tomorrow, May 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET, the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability, led by Chairman Dan Bishop (R-NC), will hold a hearing to examine possible government overreach in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program that could be used to monitor mis-, dis-, and malinformation (MDM) posted online by American citizens.
US Department of Labor partners with Georgia agencies, employers to promote safety stand-downs to address workplace mental health awareness
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration
US Department of Labor partners with Georgia agencies, employers to promote safety stand-downs to address workplace mental health awareness
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TSA officers at Puget Sound airports have discovered six loaded firearms so far in May in travelers carry-on luggage
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
Release: SEATTLE - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Paine Field (PAE) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) have discovered six loaded firearms so far this month in travelers carry-on luggage during routine X-ray screening at the airports security checkpoints.
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; June 2023 Virtual Meeting discussed on May 12 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Efficiency of the Legislative Process
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete reports on the budgetary...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Cleveland County
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma will open a joint Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Cleveland County on Saturday, May 13 to help survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Gallants Channel, Beaufort, NC on May 12
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Understanding Your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA after the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding will receive a determination letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: Charleston, South Carolina ---United States Attorney Adair F. Boroughs announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a significant narcotics trafficking organization, have been indicted on a wide variety of chargesincluding conspiracy, drug trafficking, illegal use and possession of firearms, wire fraud, and money launderingafter a series of investigations in South Carolina.