News from 2023
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.
DHS Launches Digital Ad Campaign to Counter Smuggler Lies: U.S. Immigration Laws are Tougher, Impose Consequences for Illegal Entry
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today launched a digital advertising campaign to counter lies peddled by smugglers about the end of the public health Order under Title 42. Using simple, clear messages and visuals, the ads inform potential migrants that U.S. immigration laws ...
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the 2023 United States Coast Guard Academy Graduation
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Today, Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at 2023 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Academy Graduation at the USCG Academy in New London, CT.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Legislative Branch Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: Thank you, Chairman Amodei, for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. I appreciate the work you have done on this bill.
Trilateral statement on joint commitment to Latin America
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The United States, Spain, and Canada hereby announce our intent to partner together to deepen our engagement in Latin America. This partnership will promote safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration, and create economic and social opportunities and strengthen development options for the people of ...
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Committee Passes Peters and Braun Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Artificial Intelligence Training Programs for Federal Workforce Leadership
By Homeland Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) to create an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for federal supervisors and management officials has advanced in the Senate. The training program would help improve the federal workforce’s...
Granger Statement on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill works to lower costs and grow our economy by supporting America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
TSA enables Georgia residents to use mobile drivers license or state ID for verification at ATL
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: ATLANTA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the State of Georgia and Apple, deployed a new technology that allows airline passengers to use their Georgia-issued mobile drivers license or ID card in Apple Wallet to safely and seamlessly present and verify their identity...
CISA and ONCD Award Champions of the Fourth Annual Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Top cyber talent from the Federal Government honored in White House ceremony
FEMA Approves $40 Million for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Fort Myers Beach, North Port
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA Public Assistance has approved grants totaling $40.1 million for Hurricane Ian debris removal in Fort Myers Beach and North Port.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Chairman Joyce, thank you for presenting the Homeland Security bill for Fiscal Year 2024. I appreciate the great work that you have done in your first year chairing this Subcommittee.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Bill Markup
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
Release: Welcome to the subcommittee markup of the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
Deadline Extended for Private Nonprofits, including Houses of Worship, to apply for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations, now have until June 16 to apply for FEMA assistance to help recover from damage in the California counties affected by the severe winter storms. flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on Feb. 21.