News from May 2023


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD and King George County, VA on May 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.


Womack Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Federal Trade Commission (As Prepared)

Release: The Subcommittee will come to order. I'd like to remind everyone that we will follow the five-minute rule for opening remarks, questions, and comments. Members will be recognized in order of seniority based on who is seated at the beginning of the hearing rotating between the parties. Members that arrive after the gavel will be recognized in the order of arrival.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 16

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 10 grant opened on May 3.


Notice published on May 2 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



TSA intercepts nine guns in April at Indianapolis International Airport

Release: INDIANAPOLIS Transportation Security Administration officers at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) discovered nine firearms at security checkpoints in the month of April.


Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Drug Enforcement Administration (As Prepared)

Release: Good morning. The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. We welcome everyone to this morning's hearing, and I will begin by recognizing myself for an opening statement. Administrator Milgram, I would like to welcome you to the...


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL on May 2

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 16

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 7 grant opened on May 3.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 3

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 4 grant opened on May 3.


Peters Urges OMB to Include Middle Eastern or North African Category in Federal Standards for Gathering Data on Race and Ethnicity

News Release: Dear Director Young: I applaud the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its continued commitment to revising the federal standards for race and ethnicity data. I write to voice support for this process and urge OMB to adopt recommended revisions expeditiously after the public comment period, including...


Stephen Roncone Appointed Secret Service Chief Financial Officer

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has announced the appointment of Stephen Roncone to the position of Chief Financial Officer, April 24, 2023.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 3

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program - State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 1 grant opened on May 3.



Granger, Joyce Op-Ed Depicts the Border Crisis as ‘Unfair, Disorderly, and Inhumane’

Release: House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chair Dave Joyce (OH) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times, highlighting their recent trip to see firsthand the worsening situation along the Mexico border and the true cost of the crisis.


DHS Statement on Request for Additional DoD Support on the Southwest Border

News Release: “In preparation for the return to Title 8 immigration enforcement, the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are implementing sweeping measures with our regional partners to reduce irregular migration, ensure safe, orderly, and efficient processing, and promptly remove individuals...


DHS-DHS grant application closes on June 16

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 9 grant opened on May 3.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 3

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 6 grant opened on May 3.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 3

Fiscal Year 2023 Community Assistance Program-State Support Services Element (CAP-SSSE) Region 8 grant opened on May 3.