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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in three west coast cities

Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals in Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Southern California Annual Firework Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone on March 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis

Release: CHICAGO - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Secretary Mayorkas Joined Leaders from the Public and Private Sectors to Discuss Opportunities to Modernize DHS

News Release: WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas convened a meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (“the Council") at the White House to discuss how the Department can enhance supply chain security, improve efforts of intelligence and information sharing capabilities, promote greater transparency, improve customer service, and expand on its Homeland Security Technology and Innovation Network.

Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY on March 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page proposed rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Nearly $7 Billion in Federal Support Helps Floridians with Rent, Repair, Temporary Housing, Debris, Emergency Response, Other Costs After Hurricane Ian

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - More than $6.97 billion in federal support to Floridians is helping households, communities, and the state of Florida recover from Hurricane Ian.

Asylum Interview Interpreter Requirement Modification Due to COVID-19 discussed on March 17 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a seven page rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

TSA to host hiring event for Transportation Security Officers at Dane County Regional Airport

Release: MADISON, Wis. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Thursday, March 23 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN).

Secretary Mayorkas Joined Leaders from the Public and Private Sectors at the White House to Discuss Opportunities to Modernize the Department of Homeland Security and Improve Mission Delivery

News Release: WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas convened a meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (“the Council") at the White House to discuss how the Department can enhance supply chain security, improve efforts of intelligence and information sharing capabilities, promote greater transparency, improve customer service, and expand on its Homeland Security Technology and Innovation Network.

“HONORING VIVIAN RODRIGUEZ AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH” published by the Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on March 14

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 19, 2023

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING VIVIAN RODRIGUEZ AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH” on March 14.

Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 16 in week ending March 11

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 19, 2023

There were 16 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending March 11, according to the Federal Register.

Subcommittee Chairman Pfluger Delivers Opening Statement in Hearing on Confronting Threats from the CCP to the Homeland

House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement for a hearing to examine the numerous threats the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the U.S. homeland and what actions must be taken to mitigate the threat to U.S. homeland equities.

Chairman Green: “Cartels Have Mastered How to Use Biden and Mayorkas’ Failed Border Policies to Their Advantage”

Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement on the four Americans who were kidnapped on the Mexico side of the Southwest border.

PETERS JOINS FIREFIGHTERS & LOCAL OFFICIALS IN SAGINAW, HIGHLIGHTS HIS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXTEND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, toured Saginaw Fire Station 1 today to discuss the need to pass his bipartisan legislation to extend federal grant programs that are set to expire. During the visit, Peters highlighted how the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) provide critical federal resources to Michigan’s fire departments, like Saginaw’s.

PETERS, LANKFORD & CORNYN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, James Lankford (R-OK), and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to combat human trafficking.

PETERS & BRAUN REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO BOLSTER TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FEDERAL AGENCY PERFORMANCE GOALS

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 bolster the performance of federal agencies and ensure they are effectively carrying out their mission for the American people.

PETERS CONVENES HEARING TO EXAMINE POTENTIAL RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to assess the potential risks and opportunities related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

PETERS AND LANKFORD REINTRODUCE CLEAR AND CONCISE CONTENT ACT

U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and James Lankford (R-OK) reintroduced their bipartisan Clear and Concise Content Act. The bill ensures that guidance, instructions, and other public information published by the federal government is written in plain language.

Chairmen Green, McCaul, Rogers, Turner Statement on ODNI 2023 Annual Threat Assessment