News from 2023



Committee Releases FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.


120 press releases published in April by Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

There were 120 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in April.


Committee Releases FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, July 14th at 9:00 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.


FEMA Region 2 Launches “Make a Difference” Recruitment Initiative with Local Colleges and Universities

News Release: NEW YORK- FEMA Region 2 is proud to announce the launch of the “Make a Difference" recruitment initiative - a partnership with colleges and universities in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.


Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Updates on DHS Campaign to Stop Fentanyl

News Release: Operations Artemis Has Led to the Seizure of Thousands of Pounds of Precursor Chemicals


Official Statement on the Investigation of a Substance Found in the White House

News Release: WASHINGTON - On the evening of July 2, officers from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division found an unknown substance inside a vestibule leading to the lobby area of the West Executive Avenue entrance to the White House.


Granger on FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Bill

Release: I want to thank Chairman Rogers for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont

News Release: WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe flooding beginning on July 7, 2023, and continuing.


Charleston Man Sentenced to One Year in Federal Prison for Fraud Relating to Coronavirus Funds

News Release: CHARLESTON, S.C. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently applying for an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.


Recovery Efforts For Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Completed in Guam

News Release: After the devastating effects of Typhoon Mawar, FEMA assigned the crucial mission of recovering drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On July 13, the EPA announced the successful completion of this collaborative effort, which aimed to expedite the recovery process and enhance the resilience of the affected communities in Guam.


Aderholt Remarks at FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Bill Markup

Release: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. This morning we will consider a bill funding these agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. I am pleased to chair this Subcommittee and provide support for important programs that touch the lives of every American.


TSA to host hiring event for Indianapolis International Airport

Release: INDIANAPOLIS The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, July 12 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).


FEMA Region 2 Launches “Make a Difference” Recruitment Initiative with Local Colleges and Universities

News Release: NEW YORK- FEMA Region 2 is proud to announce the launch of the “Make a Difference" recruitment initiative - a partnership with colleges and universities in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area.


Peters, Collins & Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Federal Agencies from Purchasing Products that Contain Harmful PFAS Substances

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that all federal agencies are purchasing products that are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...


Biden-Harris Administration, Whole Community Respond to Support Vermont Following Impacts from Severe Flooding

News Release: WASHINGTON - President Biden granted a major disaster declaration for Vermont on Friday, which unlocks additional Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe flooding beginning on July 7, 2023, and continuing.


Granger on FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Bill

Release: I want to thank Chairman Aderholt for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill. I appreciate the work he has done on this bill.


Peters, Collins & Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Federal Agencies from Purchasing Products that Contain Harmful PFAS Substances

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that all federal agencies are purchasing products that are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...


Rogers Remarks at FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Bill Markup

Release: The Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies will come to order.


Peters and Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Center to Coordinate Northern Border Security

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a Northern Border Coordination Center to be collocated...