News from May 2023
What They Are Saying: Peters, Paul & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Simplify Application Process For Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Stakeholders and organizations are applauding U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Raul (R-KY), and James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance.
Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Efficiency Of The Legislative Process
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
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 impacts of legislation.
United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for federal supervisors and management officials.
United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by the federal government to improve efficiency, while making sure that agencies are deploying these systems in a way that respects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. Using recent examples, Peters and the witnesses highlighted how deploying AI applications without fully understanding their risks and decision making processes can result in serious consequences for Americans.
National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee; June 2023 Meetings discussed on May 22 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 24
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 10 grant opened on May 23.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Grant County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Committee Releases FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
FEMA, VDEM Approve Plan to Make Virginia Stronger Against Disasters with a Goal of Expanding Equity
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The Commonwealth of Virginia adopts its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan with new goals and actions for the next five years.
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 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 ...
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 23
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 2 grant opened on May 23.
Appropriations Markups Postponed
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) released the following statement on postponing markups scheduled for the week of May 22, 2023.
Homeland Security Department discusses 2023 CISA SBOM-a-Rama on May 22
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Disaster Legal Services Available
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: NDIANAPOLIS - Hoosiers in disaster-designated counties affected by recent severe storms and tornadoes may now have access to free legal advice through Disaster Legal Services (DLS), which provides free help with disaster-related legal issues for low-income disaster survivors.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Owen County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Owen County on May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH discussed on May 22 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 24
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 6 grant opened on May 23.
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 23
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 8 grant opened on May 23.
DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting May 23
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 1 grant opened on May 23.
Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Monongahela River Mile Marker 122-122.5, Rivesville, WV on May 22
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.