News from 2023


FEMA Allocates Millions to Restore Coral Reefs in the Coast of San Juan

News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated $3 million under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the first phase of restoration for the coral reef barrier located in the San Juan Bay. This is the first allocation under HGMP to restore a natural resource to protect survivors after a disaster.



Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on June 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX on June 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Five Charged in Theft of California Benefits for Low Income Families

News Release: SAN DIEGO Five men were arrested and charged in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in public-assistance benefits from low-income families that need the funds to pay for food, housing and other necessities.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on June 12 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 8

“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2033-S2034 on June 8


FEMA Grants Won’t Affect Your Social Security or Other Benefits

News Release: If you are a survivor of Typhoon Mawar, but you hesitate to apply for disaster assistance because you think it might affect your Social Security or other federal benefits, FEMA wants you to know there is no need to worry about this.



Operation Angel Leads to Fifth Federal Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of Children

News Release: Louisville, KY Earlier this year, several law enforcement agencies worked together in an undercover operation designed to identify individuals seeking to sexually exploit minors. That effort, called Operation Angel, resulted in the arrest of four individuals,Justin Aubrey,26,Steven Earnest, 35,Kevin ...


“Border Security (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 7

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Border Security (Executive Calendar)” on June 7.


Homeland Security Department discusses Notice Regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List on June 12

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Granger Remarks at FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill Full Committee Markup

Release: As we begin our first full committee markup for Fiscal Year 2024, I want to take a moment to remind everyone what happened with government spending the last two years and explain the challenges this Committee now has ahead of us.


Homeland Security Department publishes rule on June 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a nine page rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting June 14

State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) Security Operations Center (SOC) Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) grant opened on June 14.


Five Charged in Theft of California Benefits for Low Income Families

News Release: SAN DIEGO Five men were arrested and charged in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars in public-assistance benefits from low-income families that need the funds to pay for food, housing and other necessities.


Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone discussed on June 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs publishes 40 press releases in December 2022

There were 40 press releases published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in December 2022.


FEMA Offers Program to Prepare Children for Emergencies

News Release: MADISON, Miss.- Want to teach your children how to better prepare for emergencies? FEMA’s Mitigation team is providing 15-minute presentations to children that deal with emergency preparedness.


Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, you have two weeks left to apply for federal assistance. Deadline for applications is June 27, 2023.