News from 2023
Peters & Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 expand whistleblower protections for government contractors and grantees. The legislation closes existing loopholes in...
Just Two Weeks Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - Mississippi homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is May 25, 2023.
United States Secret Service Seizes More Than $290,000 in Elder Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: SPOKANE, Wash. Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today the seizure of $290,399.73 by the U.S. Secret Service in an alleged elder fraud scam.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Paul, Peters & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Stakeholders and organizations are applauding U.S. Senators Rand Raul (R-KY), Gary Peters (D-MI), and James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance. The legislation would require the Federal...
Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Lower East River & New York Harbor 4th of July Fireworks, Manhattan, NY on May 11
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a five page proposed rule on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Secret Service, State Department Offer Up To $10 Million Dollar Reward For Information On Wanted International Fugitive
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secret Service in partnership with the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today announced a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a wanted international fugitive.
Passenger who discharged firearm at airport during Thanksgiving holiday travel season sentenced to federal prison
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: ATLANTA - Kenny Wells has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of multiple felony offenses. Wells made headlines when he recklessly discharged a firearm at HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport on the busy weekend before Thanksgiving...
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at a White House Press Briefing Ahead of the Lifting of the Title 42 Public Health Order
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Secretary Mayorkas provided an update on planning and operations ahead of the lifting of the Title 42 public health Order at a White House Press Briefing.
Disaster Damaged Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Funding
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Houses of worship (HOW) and other private nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help reimburse costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by storms, straight-line-winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides affecting Kentucky between February 15-20, 2023.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Stopping in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Peters, Paul & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Stakeholders and organizations are applauding U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Raul (R-KY), and James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance. The legislation would require the Federal...
Museums Will Be Restored to Preserve Puerto Rican History and Culture
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Several museums in Ponce have already been allocated funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair these structures tasked with preserving historic treasures. The approval represents nearly $2.1 million earmarked for repairs after Hurricane María; and over $379,000 to address damages after the 2020 Earthquakes.
Fact Sheet: Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Final Rule
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to prepare for the end of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Title 42 public health Order, which will expire after May 11, 2023, and to return to processing all noncitizens under Title 8 immigration authorities, the Department of Homeland...
TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Fresno International Airport this summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Reminds travelers of TSA PreCheck® enrollment availability at airport May 15-19
TSA PreCheck® enrollment option coming to Helena Regional Airport in early June
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Residents in and around Helena, Montana, will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at Helena Regional Airport (HLN) Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9.
TSA officer at SMF comes to the aid of airline employee on way to work
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
There is a certain kinship that exists among those who work at an airport. This is very true at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) where the aviation community is committed delivering top tier services to residents and visitors in the state’s capital city.
TSA officers available to answer questions about the job of an officer for prospective recruits at Syracuse, Binghamton and Ithaca Airports in May
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to bring on additional women and men to work at Syracuse Hancock International, Greater Binghamton and Ithaca Tompkins International airports in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
TSA prevents two travelers from carrying loaded guns through Newark Liberty International Airport checkpoint in two days
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Newark Liberty International Airport stopped two travelers with loaded guns in two days after detecting the weapons at a security checkpoint in Terminal B.
TSA recruiting officers to work at Albany International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
After two years on the job, officers see a jump of $20,000 in annual salary
TSA recognizes top performers and airports of 2022
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performing employees and teams during the 2022 TSA Honorary Awards celebration held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This is the first time the ceremony was held in-person since 2019.