By Homeland Newswire | Aug 6, 2022
“Text of Senate Amendment 5361” was published on page S4325 of the Congressional Record on Aug. 6.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 6, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and James Lankford (R-OK) to simplify the process to apply for federal disaster recovery aid has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a universal...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 6, 2022
News Release: CHICAGO - On Aug. 1, FEMA announced Lucas County, Ohio, was included in the pre-selection of subapplicants to receive a portion of $160M in funding through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program to assist communities across the nation enhance climate and disaster resiliency. The county’s proposed $169K project would elevate a residential home designated as a severe repetitive loss property on Dorr Street in Toledo.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 6, 2022
News Release: Washington, DC CWMD’s Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, this week to lead a bipartisan staff delegation from the House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee in a series of meetings with Georgia state officials and local leaders from three of CWMD’s signature ...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 6, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to bolster government efficiency, save taxpayer dollars, and support small businesses seeking government contracts advanced in the Senate. The bills would enable the federal government to acquire new technologies created...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA mobile registration centers are now open in Floyd and Pike counties to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: Although the summer heat makes for fun outdoor activities, prolonged exposure to excessive heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults. According to the National Institute of Aging, older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions are at high risk of developing heat-related illnesses. Use these tips to help keep your loved ones safe...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
FY 2022 Operation Allies Welcome Airport Assistance Grant grant opened on Aug. 5.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Today, Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi and key cabinet members participated of a tabletop exercise (TTX) from FEMA’s National Exercise Division (NED), to discuss identified best practices, lessons learned, and other pertinent topic areas needed for an immediate response operation...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to detect and seize illegal drugs at the Northern and Southern Borders and counter human trafficking have advanced in the Senate. The bills would improve...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, extensive coordination and cooperation efforts between United States and Guatemalan law enforcement authorities culminated in the Guatemalan National Civil Police (PNC) conducting a significant enforcement operation to disrupt and dismantle a transnational human smuggling organization. This operation included the arrest of four alleged human smugglers who have been indicted in the United States.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Owsley County is now eligible for FEMA assistance after flooding in Eastern Kentucky.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Henrico County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
Release: WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded firearm onto his flight at Bradley International Airport (BDL) on Thursday, August 4.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 4.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of cities of Farmington, Fayetteville and Prairie Grove, and unincorporated areas of Washington County, Arkansas.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: Washington, DC. CWMD’s Acting Assistant Secretary Gary Rasicot traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, this week to lead a bipartisan staff delegation from the House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee in a series of meetings with Georgia state officials and local leaders from three of CWMD’s signature...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to modernize the way the federal government acquires technology has advanced in the Senate. The legislation would boost innovation in the procurement process and increase opportunities for innovative...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), James Lankford (R-OK), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Border Patrol Enhancement Act to establish the Border Patrol Reserve...
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 5, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Per the fall 2021 and spring 2022 Unified Agendas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced Wednesday that the agency is moving forward in reducing the administrative burden on government entities and nonprofit organizations receiving FEMA grants following a disaster.
