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Harris Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Food and Drug Administration (As Prepared)

Release: I want to thank everyone for joining us today as we review the Food and Drug Administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request. Our witness is the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Robert Califf.



TSA officers prevent man from bringing a gun onto flight at Westchester County Airport

Release: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Westchester County Airport prevented a Florida man from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight on Sunday, April 2. The mans 9mm handgun was loaded with 10 bullets including one in the chamber. He also had two additional gun magazines loaded with 20 more bullets packed alongside the firearm.


Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on April 4

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Disaster Assistance is Non-Taxable

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA disaster assistance is not a taxable income and has no impact on Social Security, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or other federal program payments or benefits. Therefore, residents of Puerto Rico, who applied for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Fiona, should not be concerned that FEMA assistance may affect other federal benefits to which they are entitled.


Become a federal employee with the TSA at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Release: PHOENIX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding two recruitment events on Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX.)


U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration publishes 746 press releases in March

There were 746 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration in March.


FEMA Urges Preparedness Ahead of Severe Weather Across Central U.S.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is urging the Midwest and central United States to stay alert for severe weather risks this week. The National Weather Service is predicting intense and widespread severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes in some areas.


TSA intercepts 5 guns in 4 days at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Release: DETROIT Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented five handguns from being carried onto airplanes at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in separate incidents since Thursday, March 30.


Bay County Residents to Attend Flood Map Information Open House

News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Bay County, Michigan, on April 17, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. ET. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).


Arkansans – Be Prepared for Potential Severe Weather

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Due to the severe weather threat in the region, FEMA officials encourage Arkansas disaster survivors to prepare now for new potential threats.


Homeland Security Department publishes 43 notices in February

There were 43 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in February, according to the Federal Register.


Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on April 3

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on April 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Monroe County

News Release: NEW YORK - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Monroe County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.


Safety Zone; Allegheny River Mile Marker 0.25-0.8, Pittsburgh, PA discussed on April 3 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on April 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA continues hiring events for Burlington International Airport security screening officers

Release: SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will hold another recruiting event Wednesday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is designed to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Burlington International Airport (BTV).


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31, 2023.


Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Assist Tornado Survivors

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - The state of Mississippi and FEMA have opened four Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes with their recovery.


At Hearing, Dr. Paul Addresses The Dangers Of The Government’s Heavy Hand In Drug Shortages

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, outlined the need to remove burdensome regulations in the drug manufacturing industry at a full committee hearing titled “Drug Shortage Health and National Security Risks: Underlying Causes and Needed Reforms.”