News from 2023
Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Residents of San Luis Obispo County who experienced damage from the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March can now apply for federal disaster assistance.
RISEUP Program Launches to Help Repair Metal Roofs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, have launched the Roofing Installation Support Emergency Utilization Program (RISEUP) to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar.
Understanding your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Residents of Guam who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive a letter in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond.
Disaster Assistance is Equally Accessible to Everyone Regardless of Disabilities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters in ways that maximize the inclusion of, and accessibility for, people with disabilities.
Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Guam residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Typhoon Mawar should remember to use the grant only for its intended purpose – expenses to help make your home safe, sanitary and functional.
Committee Approves FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.
Granger on Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 Bills
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Today, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger released the following statement as the Committee plans to continue Fiscal Year 2024 markups. The Committee will consider the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies bill; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill; and subcommittee allocations this week in Full Committee. Additional subcommittee markups will also be announced for this week.
Carter Remarks at FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Good morning. I’m honored to present today the first of the FY24 appropriations bills.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
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.
Committee Approves FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27.
Granger Remarks At Consideration of FY24 Subcommittee Allocations
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
As we begin debate on the subcommittee allocations, I would like to set the stage for how we got where we are today.
Granger Remarks at FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
First, I want to thank Dr. Harris for his work on this bill that funds the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration.
Committee Releases FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
Committee Releases FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Defense Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. The markup will be closed.
Harris Remarks at FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Thank you, Chairwoman Granger, and I want to commend your leadership in moving the fiscal year 2024 appropriations process forward. I also want to recognize the Ranking Member of the Full Committee, Ms. DeLauro, and the Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee, Mr. Bishop, as I appreciate the conversations he and I have had in regards to the bill. While I know we don’t agree on everything, we have reached areas of consensus that will keep our Ag communities vital.
Committee Passes Peters, Braun & Lankford Bipartisan Bill To Require Transparency Of Federal Government’s Use Of Ai
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Lankford (R-OK) torequire transparency of the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced in the Senate.
Peters And Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Secure Federal Facilities From Unauthorized Access
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure federal agencies are better able to prevent unauthorized access to buildings leased by the federal government.
Peters, Braun & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Require Transparency Of Federal Government’s Use Of Ai
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to require transparency of the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Peters, Romney And Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Dependence On China And Other Adversarial Nations For Critical Minerals
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mitt Romney (R-UT), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce the United States’ reliance on China and adversarial nations for critical minerals.
Committee Passes Peters And Scott Bipartisan Bill To Help Secure Federal Facilities From Unauthorized Access
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rick Scott (R-FL) to help ensure federal agencies are better able to prevent unauthorized access to buildings leased by the federal government has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require the federal government to assess whether property located near federally leased space could provide opportunities for espionage attempts, cyber-attacks, or unauthorized access.