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Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK - FEMA reminds Arkansas residents, who receive federal disaster assistance for the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31, to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep all receipts.
Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Cyber Safety Review Board’s Review of Inaugural Proceedings and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Legislative Proposal to Codify the Board
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the Cyber Safety Review Board’s Review of Inaugural Proceedings and DHS’s legislative proposal...
Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: CONCORD A Northwood man was sentenced today in federal court for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in CARES Act funds from the United States government, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Alert Richmond TSA officers help save pilots life
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
Release: RICHMOND, Va.--Two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers were in the middle of a security operation at Virginias Richmond International Airport (RIC) when they quickly jumped into action after seeing an airline pilot suddenly collapse.
Stephen Roncone Appointed Secret Service Chief Financial Officer
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has announced the appointment of Stephen Roncone to the position of Chief Financial Officer, April 24, 2023.
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Great Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City, NJ discussed on April 24 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Rancocas Creek, Burlington County, NJ on April 24
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Dr. Paul Highlights Need For Fiscal Responsibility At Hearing Examining Government Waste And Abuse
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, emphasized the importance of reducing government waste during a hearing titled “GAO’s 2023 High Risk List: Recommendations for Reducing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.” During the hearing, Dr. Paul showcased examples of waste from his 2022 ‘Festivus’ Report, which identified over $482 billion dollars in government waste.
Dr. Paul The Hill Op-ed: Department Of Homeland Security’s Covid Censorship Problem
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
In a new op-ed for The Hill, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed the Department of Homeland Security’s concerning record of censoring free speech regarding COVID-19.
Icymi: Homeland Security Committee Republicans Press Mayorkas Over Department Failures
By U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs | Apr 24, 2023
During yesterday’s hearing to consider the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) FY24 Budget, Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his Department’s dangerous abuses of power and policies that have caused an unprecedented surge in illegal crossings.
Dr. Paul Stresses Importance Of Investigating Covid-19 Origins To Dhs Secretary
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks during a hearing titled “The FY24 DHS Budget: Resources and Authorities Requested to Protect and Secure the Homeland.
Peters Convenes Hearing To Examine Gao’s High Risk Report On Federal Waste, Fraud, And Abuse
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with the Comptroller General of the United States, Gene L. Dodaro, to examine the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) 2023 High Risk List – a biennial report that identifies federal programs that are vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse. During the hearing, Peters emphasized the important role that GAO plays in helping Congress ensure a more effective and efficient government.
Senate Passes Peters, Collins, Carper & Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Federal Support For Local Fire Departments
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments across the country has passed the Senate
Peters Convenes Hearing With Secretary Mayorkas To Discuss Resources Needed By Dhs To Address Challenges And Security Threats
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas to examine what resources and authorities DHS needs to address evolving and persistent security threats, such as domestic terrorism, potential attacks from unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and cyber-attacks. Lawmakers and Secretary Mayorkas also discussed what the Department requires to effectively secure and operate our nation’s borders.
Peters, Hawley, Thompson, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Expand Mental Health Support For Dhs Law Enforcement
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Pfluger Delivers Opening Remarks for Subcommittee Hearing on the Biden Administration’s Catastrophic Afghanistan Withdrawal
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks during a hearing on the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan a year and a half ago.
Homeland Security Committee Markup of H.R. 2794, the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a markup on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET to consider H.R. 2794, the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023.
Chairman Green, Homeland Security Republicans Introduce the Border Reinforcement Act
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), joined by every Republican member of the Homeland Security Committee, introduced the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023.