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Feature Article: Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: Imagine the unthinkable: a natural disaster strikes, vehicles collide on a snowy highway, a 5-alarm fire blazes through the night. In these moments, we rely on our first responders to arrive on the scene and render lifesaving care swiftly and efficiently. Every second counts, and open communication is...
Peters Convenes Hearing on Modernizing and Improving Federal Government’s Classification and Declassification System
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 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 to discuss the federal government’s process for classifying and declassifying information, as well as how Congress can modernize the federal classification system...
What did Homeland Security Department publish on March 23?
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page proposed rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Dec. 23-24, 2022.
Peters and Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Secure Open Source Software
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - 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 help protect federal and critical infrastructure systems by strengthening the security of open source software. The legislation...
TSA hiring Federal Air Marshals nationwide: Recruitment taking place in Albany
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
Release: ALBANY, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals to work in locations nationwide and is participating in a Women in Law Enforcement recruitment event on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, 55...
Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulations; Windermere Cup, Montlake Cut, Union Bay Reach, Seattle, Washington on March 23
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Homeland Security Department publishes notice on March 23
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
FEMA Releases Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants Process
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA released an updated and consolidated guidance to help grant applicants successfully navigate our mitigation grant programs to enhance climate resiliency.
At Hearing, Dr. Paul Addresses the Dangers of the Government’s Heavy Hand in Drug Shortages
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 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, 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.".
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Tractor Supply in Selma
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Tractor Supply Company in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Arizona and Texas
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On March 20-23, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Tucson and Nogales, Arizona and El Paso, Texas to meet with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce, discuss ongoing border and enforcement operations, and meet with local officials and nonprofit organizations.
Temporary TSA PreCheck application center set for April 17 to 21 inside West Virginia International Yeager Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Residents of the state capital and the surrounding Charleston region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from April 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center inside airport terminal near the baggage claim area.
Work Underway to Rebuild Sanitary Pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The sanitary trunk main that serves the communities of Vistamar, Los Angeles and Loíza Pueblo, in Carolina and Loíza, respectively, is already in the construction stages following an allocation of about $8.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This system, ...
Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes Over 1,300 DHS Employees with Annual Secretarys Awards
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: WASHINGTON Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretarys Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts. These individuals, the largest number ever recognized...
Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Arizona and Texas
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - On March 20-23, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Tucson and Nogales, Arizona and El Paso, Texas to meet with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce, discuss ongoing border and enforcement operations, and meet with local officials and nonprofit organizations.
Peters Report Finds Continued Shortages of Medications Present Significant Health and National Security Risk
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new report detailing the results of his investigation into continued shortages of critical medications. The report found that shortages of drugs are on the rise due...
Peters & Cassidy Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Improving How Federal Agencies Purchase Software
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to save taxpayer dollars by improving management of how the federal government purchases and uses software. The bill...
Security Zone; Cooper River, Charleston, SC discussed on March 22 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Become a federal employee with the TSA at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
Release: DALLAS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on Saturday, March 25th to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW.)