News from May 2023
Paul, Peters, and Lankford Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance Advances From Committee
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Gary Peters (D-MI), and James Lankford (R-OK) to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance has advanced out of committee. The legislation would require the Federal Emergency Management...
DHS and DOJ Finalize Rule to Incentivize Use of Lawful Immigration Pathways
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, after receiving and considering over 50,000 public comments in response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a new rule to further incentivize individuals to use lawful, ...
Granger Remarks At FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, And Related Agencies Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: Thank you, Chairman Carter, for presenting the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill, the first appropriations bill we will consider for Fiscal Year 2024.
Get Moving!
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The warmer weather has arrived and it’s time to get moving! Physical activity is one of the best things you can do to improve your mental and physical health. No matter what your fitness level or mobility, being physically active is important for your health. Here are five great reasons to get your body moving today...
Peters, Paul and Lankford Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance Advances Committee
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Paul (R-KY), and James Lankford (R-OK) to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District-Great Western Tube Float discussed on May 17 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA canine handler recognized for exceptional performance, leadership at LAS
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: LAS VEGAS A canine handler for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who works at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas has been named 2022 National Canine Handler of the Year. Koa Purugganan was recognized last week during the agencys annual honorary awards celebration, which was held at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Carter Remarks at FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: I am proud to present the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to you today.
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Regarding Immigration Enforcement Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on Immigration Enforcement Efforts
United States Attorney Announces 26 Charged in Series of Federal Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 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.
Peters & Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Respond to Immediate Needs at Southern Border
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced legislation to respond to immediate needs at our nation’s Southern Border. The legislation provides funding and authorities to ensure the federal government can secure our borders and manage the flow of migration.
Peters & Cornyn Bipartisan Bill to Protect Commercial Satellites from Cybersecurity Threats Advances in Senate
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) that would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help protect commercial satellite owners and operators from disruptive cyber-attacks has advanced in the Senate.
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from theAtlanta Police Department,Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department,Chicago Police Department,Miami-Dade Police Department,Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia ...
Amodei Remarks at FY24 Legislative Branch Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: Welcome to the Subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. Welcome Ranking Member DeLauro and Ranking Member Espaillat.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 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.
Committee Releases FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Homeland Security Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
DHS Announces Upcoming Re-parole Process for Afghan Nationals
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is establishing a process to re-parole eligible Afghan nationals so they can continue living and working legally in the United States. Beginning in June, Afghan nationals who arrived in the United States under humanitarian parole ...
Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in McClain and Pottawatomie counties will begin new hours of operation on Thursday, May 18. Both locations will now be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: SPOKANE, Wash. Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today the seizure of $290,399.73 by the U.S. Secret Service in an alleged elder fraud scam.