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United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by the federal government to improve efficiency, while making sure that agencies are deploying these systems in a way that respects privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. Using recent examples, Peters and the witnesses highlighted how deploying AI applications without fully understanding their risks and decision making processes can result in serious consequences for Americans.
United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an artificial intelligence (AI) training program for federal supervisors and management officials.
Peters & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Efficiency Of The Legislative Process
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with timely access to information they need to complete reports on the budgetary impacts of legislation.
What They Are Saying: Peters, Paul & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Simplify Application Process For Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Stakeholders and organizations are applauding U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Raul (R-KY), and James Lankford (R-OK) for introducing bipartisan legislation to simplify the application process for federal disaster recovery assistance.
Peters & Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Whistleblower Protections For Federal Contractors
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand whistleblower protections for government contractors and grantees.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and a tornado from March 1-3, 2023.
New Virtual Reality Experience Tests Users’ Fire Safety Skills
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
In partnership with Meta, FEMA’s Ready Campaign, the Ad Council and the U.S. Fire Administration co-launched a new virtual reality experience promoting fire safety awareness.
CISA and Secret Service Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit, a new resource to support kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools in strengthening school safety reporting programs and encouraging bystander reporting among students and the broader school community.
CISA and ONCD Award Champions of the Fourth Annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) awarded the winners of the fourth annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition in a private ceremony at the White House on Monday, May 15.
United States Secret Service Hosts Visiting Police Executives at White House
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The U.S. Secret Service hosted seven visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from select police departments and were treated to a guided tour of the mansion, as well as several demonstrations from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.
Florida Man Sentenced in Gas Station Skimming Scheme
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Florida man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his role in a scheme to steal thousands of customers’ debit and credit card account numbers and other personally identifying information via a network of electronic equipment clandestinely installed at gas stations across New England.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Today, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit, a new resource to support kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools in strengthening school safety reporting programs and encouraging bystander reporting among students and the broader school community.
TSA canine handler recognized for exceptional performance, leadership at LAS
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A canine handler for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who works at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas has been named 2022 National Canine Handler of the Year. Koa Purugganan was recognized last week during the agency’s annual honorary awards celebration, which was held at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
TSA officers at Puget Sound airports have discovered six loaded firearms so far in May in travelers’ carry-on luggage
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Paine Field (PAE) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) have discovered six loaded firearms so far this month in travelers’ carry-on luggage during routine X-ray screening at the airports’ security checkpoints.
Passenger who discharged firearm at airport during Thanksgiving holiday travel season sentenced to federal prison
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Kenny Wells has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of multiple felony offenses. Wells made headlines when he recklessly discharged a firearm at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on the busy weekend before Thanksgiving in 2021.
TSA enables Georgia residents to use mobile driver’s license or state ID for verification at ATL
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the State of Georgia and Apple, deployed a new technology that allows airline passengers to use their Georgia-issued mobile driver’s license or ID card in Apple Wallet to safely and seamlessly present and verify their identity for airport security screening purposes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Georgia joins Maryland, Arizona and Colorado as the fourth state to offer this capability.
Boston Coast Guard to kick off National Safe Boating Week
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Media interested in attending the press briefing should RSVP to the Coast Guard First District Public Affairs Office at D1publicaffairs@uscg.mil.
Coast Guard San Francisco medevacs passenger from cruise ship
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The Coast Guard medically evacuated (medevac) a passenger from the cruise ship, Ruby Princess, near Alcatraz, Wednesday night.
Coast Guard medevacs crewmember near Southwest Pass, Louisiana
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
The Coast Guard medevaced a crewmember from an offshore supply vessel Wednesday approximately 11 miles southeast of Southwest Pass, Louisiana.
Coast Guard, partner agencies to hold oil spill-boom deployment exercise in Yorktown
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Coast Guard, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, York County and Accurate Marine Environmental