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Senate Passes Peters & Collins Bipartisan Bill to Improve Efficiency of the Legislative Process

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. SenatorsGary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete estimates on the budgetary...


FEMA Awards Over $72.5 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Testing

News Release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $72.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the state for the cost of providing testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.


The Deadline to Apply with FEMA is Today, but FEMA Remains in Oklahoma to Assist Survivors

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, Friday, June 23, is the final day for residents in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties to apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA is still here in Oklahoma to assist survivors even though the application deadline is closing.


Disaster Recovery Centers Closing as Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance Approaches

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The Disaster Recovery Center at the Sadkin Community Center in Lauderhill, and the Mobile center at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale are scheduled to close June 24.


Notice published on June 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sullivan County Woman Arrested For Multimillion-Dollar Money Laundering And Bank Fraud Scheme

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Patrick J. Freaney, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the United States Secret Service (USSS), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging TETIANA BERRIORS with conspiring to commit ...


Granger Remarks at FY24 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill Markup

Release: Thank you, Chairman Diaz-Balart, for presenting the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.


What did Homeland Security Department publish on June 23?

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Committee Approves FY24 Homeland Security Bill

– Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Homeland Security Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 33 to 25.


Joyce Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup

Let me begin by thanking the Members of the Committee for their participation in the process of putting the Homeland Security bill together.


Committee Releases FY24 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill

Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, June 22nd at 8:30 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.


Amodei Remarks at Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup (As Prepared)

I would like to start by saying thank you to our Ranking Member, Mr. Espaillat. His cooperation and patience as we have moved through the process this year is greatly appreciated.


Granger Remarks at Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup

First, I want to thank the Subcommittee Chairman for his work on the Legislative Branch appropriations bill.


Granger Remarks at Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup

I want to start by saying the work we did last week shows how we are able to reduce spending where we can and prioritize funding for our core responsibilities.


Committee Approves FY24 Legislative Branch Bill

Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 33 to 24.


Clarifying Common Questions and Misconceptions About Federal Disaster Aid

Although Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar may be eligible for federal disaster assistance, misconceptions can sometimes stand in the way of getting all the help possible. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions.


FEMA Awards Over $1.1 Million To Bridgeport Hospital for COVID Care Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.1 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse Bridgeport Hospital for the additional costs of operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic


Guam Residents Urged to Stay in Contact with FEMA

Guam residents who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after Typhoon Mawar are encouraged to stay in contact with FEMA to resolve issues, provide updates on their applications or submit new information.


Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance is Friday

Oklahomans in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties affected by the April 19-20 straight-line winds, tornadoes and severe weather have until Friday, June 23 to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA.


FEMA’s Proactive Outreach to Tornado Damaged Communities

FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are committed to ensuring that the people affected by the March tornadoes have access to the help available to them from the federal government and the State of Mississippi. Because of this commitment, since the federal disaster declaration on March 26, our proactive outreach has included: