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Special Local Regulation; Marine Events; Annual Bayview Mackinac Race, Lake Huron, MI discussed on April 21 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA stops firearm during security screening at T.F. Green Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: WARWICK, R.I. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a male passenger from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) on Thursday, April 20. This was the first firearm detection this year at a PVD security checkpoint.
Homeland Security Department discusses Public Meeting: Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum on April 21
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
DHS Launches New Series of National Climate Resilience Prize Competitions
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new prize competition focusing on clean energy sources to keep essential services functioning during power outages, highlighting the Department's efforts to address risks posed by climate change. The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) administers prize competitions to crowdsource innovation and harness the creativity of the American public to solve critical homeland security challenges.
TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
Release: DES MOINES Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Thursday.
Florida Man Admits Buying Gift Cards with Stolen Bank Account Information
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS A man from Florida caught with more than $12,000 in Walmart gift cards that hed bought using stolen bank account information pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal felony.
Homeland Security Department discusses Request To Revise and Extend the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT) Information Collection Under the Paperwork Reduction Act on April 20
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
TSA reminds passengers to not bring firearms to airport security checkpoints and highlights significant penalties in first quarter of 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 1,508 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first quarter of 2023, which ended March 31, averaging 16.8 firearms caught per day. More than 93% of the firearms were loaded.
Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine GAO’s High Risk Report on Federal Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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...
Department of Homeland Security Issues Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) Detailing Strategy to Stay Ahead of Evolving Threat Environment
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the statutorily required Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), a comprehensive strategic approach to the Department’s efforts to secure the nation.
Rutherford Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for Customs & Border Protection (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The work agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection do every day has immense importance to both our national and economic security.
Dr. Paul Highlights Need for Fiscal Responsibility at Hearing Examining Government Waste and Abuse
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, 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.
Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds
Homeland Security Department discusses Notice of the Renewal of the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council Charter on April 20
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Cole Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Transportation (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The subcommittee will come to order.
TSA officers at Richmond Airport caught two guns at the checkpoints on Wednesday
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: RICHMOND, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented two travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto their flights on Wednesday, April 19.
S&T Technologically Speaking Podcast Receives Prestigious Government Communications Award
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Technologically Speaking, a podcast from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), was recognized by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) this week with a Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award of Excellence in podcasting.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the U.S. Coast Guard (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The Subcommittee on Homeland Security will come to order.
Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 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.
New York man arrested with gun in his carry-on bag at JFK Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: NEW YORK A Sullivan County, N.Y., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a handgun in the mans carry-on bag at a John F. Kennedy International Airport security checkpoint on Wednesday, April 19. The firearm was not loaded; however, it was packed alongside five bullets in a gun magazine.