News from 2023
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
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.
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The U.S. Secret Service hosted seven visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from select police departments and were treated to a guided tour of the mansion, as well as several demonstrations from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.
CISA and ONCD Award Champions of the Fourth Annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) awarded the winners of the fourth annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition in a private ceremony at the White House on Monday, May 15.
CISA and Secret Service Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit, a new resource to support kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools in strengthening school safety reporting programs and encouraging bystander reporting among students and the broader school community.
New Virtual Reality Experience Tests Users’ Fire Safety Skills
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
In partnership with Meta, FEMA’s Ready Campaign, the Ad Council and the U.S. Fire Administration co-launched a new virtual reality experience promoting fire safety awareness.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and a tornado from March 1-3, 2023.
Peters & Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Whistleblower Protections For Federal Contractors
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 expand whistleblower protections for government contractors and grantees.
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.