News from 2023


Homeland Security Department discusses National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee; April 2023 Meetings on March 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Aderholt Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Health and Human Services (As Prepared)

Release: Good Morning, Mr. Secretary. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for our very first budget hearing of the year, which happens to also be my first budget hearing as Chairman. We are looking forward to hearing your testimony.


Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zones; Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX on March 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Aderholt Remarks at Oversight Hearing: "Challenges Faced by Rural America" (As Prepared)

Release: Good morning. I’ve really been looking forward to our hearing today. First, I would like to thank all our witnesses for taking time to come speak to us today.




Womack Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (As Prepared)

Release: The Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will come to order.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Potomac River, Between Charles County, MD, and King George County, VA on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


26 press releases published in March by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

There were 26 press releases published by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in March.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Buffalo Zone on March 31

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Committee Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Bills to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Two bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments from attempting to influence U.S. policy have advanced in the Senate. The bills would close existing loopholes that foreign governments,...



TSA begins installation of computed tomography screening technology at LBB and spoke airports

Release: LUBBOCK, TX Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the installation of new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner in Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) security checkpoint and spoke airports in the operational area. The spoke system creates economies of scale that allow an airline to serve city-pairs that could otherwise not be economically served on a non-stop basis.


Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud

A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”.


Use FEMA Money for Intended Purpose

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - FEMA reminds Mississippi residents who receive federal disaster assistance for the March tornadoes to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.


United States Files Forfeiture Action Against Over One Million Rounds of Ammunition Enroute from Iran to Yemen

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced the filing of a forfeiture complaint against over one million rounds of ammunition, thousands of proximity fuses for rocket-propelled grenades, and thousands of pounds of propellant for rocket-propelled grenades that the U.S. Navy seized in transit from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to militant groups in Yemen.


Montgomery and Panola Counties Eligible for Disaster Assistance

News Release: PEARL, Miss.- Montgomery and Panola counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the March 24-25 storms.


Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement publishes 95 press releases in March

There were 95 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in March.


TSA officers stop Tweed New Haven Airports first firearm

Release: NEW HAVEN, Conn. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Connecticut resident from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane Thursday morning at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN). This was the first firearm ever detected by TSA at HVN.


Become a federal employee with the TSA at Eppley Airfield

Release: OMAHA, NE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on Tuesday, April 4th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) and Security Support Assistant (SSA) positions at Eppley Airfield (OMA).