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Release: PHOENIX, AZ - Passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continue to bring a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security checkpoints. As of September 22nd of this year, TSA officers in Phoenix have prevented 133 guns from making it onboard airplanes.


The US Homeland Security Department published a five page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bills addressed by Appropriations Committee on Sept. 22

There was activity on one bill related to the Appropriations Committee on Sept. 22.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional assistance available to the Government of Puerto Rico to supplement territorial and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona, beginning Sept. 17 and continuing.


There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on Sept. 22.


Release: AUSTIN, TX - Passengers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport continue to bring a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security checkpoints. As of September 23rd of this year, TSA officers in Austin have prevented 114 guns from making it onboard airplanes.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Buffalo-Niagara International Airport

Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will mark the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport on Saturday, Sept. 24.


FEMA Awards Nearly $3 Million to Keene State College for COVID Testing

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse Keene State College for the cost of providing testing for students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Homeland Security Department discusses 2022 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates on Sept. 22

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) installed new baggage screening equipment at Western Nebraska-Scottsbluff Regional Airport (BFF). The new state of the art equipment is expected to drastically reduce the number of checked bags security officers need to open and conduct additional inspection.


TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Corpus Christi International Airport

Release: Corpus Christi Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) and the City of Corpus Christi commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of the airport today.


FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Alpine County

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Alpine County. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Bear Creek, Bloods Creek and the West Fork of the Carson River. These new maps will help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities.


Peters and Portman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Secure Open Source Software

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to help protect federal and critical infrastructure systems by strengthening the security of open source...


How politicians on House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 22

There was activity on two bills related to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee on Sept. 22.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced bipartisan legislation to save taxpayer dollars by improving management of how the federal government purchases and uses software. The bill would...


Identifying Quality Childcare

News Release: Identifying the right childcare for your family can be overwhelming. As childcare tends to take up a large portion of a family budget, it is important to review your options. To help you find the childcare that works best for you, begin by assessing your family’s situation.


News Release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to provide financial assistance to the State of Missouri, local governments in the state, and private nonprofit organizations as a result of damage caused by July 2022 storms and flooding.


TSA officials commemorate 20th anniversary of the federalization of Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport

Release: GREEN BAY, Wis. Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport today by recognizing members of the workforce who have been with TSA for 20 years and looking back at the earliest days of TSA and two decades of evolution.


News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the City of Victoria and unincorporated areas of Victoria County, Texas.