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Bills addressed by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 3

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 3.


There was activity on one bill related to the Appropriations Committee on Aug. 2.


Aug. 2: bills handled by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Aug. 2.



News Release: In addition to eating well and staying physically active, your eyes should be a priority for your overall health. Everyday activities like reading, watching TV, or working at computer screens can take a toll on your eyes and lead to changes in your vision.


Hours of operation to change at Disaster Recovery Centers in Muskogee and Seminole counties

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY-Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 3, FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Muskogee and Seminole counties will have new hours of operation. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Floyd and Pike counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after flooding in Eastern Kentucky.


TSA federalizes San Bernardino Airport as commercial service begins

Release: SAN BERNARDINO, California - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has federalized San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) ahead of Breeze Airways inaugural flight that is set to depart tomorrow.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Five FEMA mobile registration centers are now open in Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 4.


Message from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the Successful Counterterrorism Operation

News Release: Colleagues, Yesterday evening President Biden announced that the United States successfully completed a counterterrorism operation that killed Al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Zawahiri was one of the architects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and other assaults on our nation. We are indebted to our...


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Five FEMA mobile registration centers are now open in Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26.



TSA to host hiring event for Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

Release: ATLANTA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL).


Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Passes Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts...


Homeland Security Committee and the bills it addressed on Aug. 2

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on Aug. 2.


Release: DES MOINES Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Monday.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding during the period June 11-14, 2022.


“SENATE RESOLUTION 741--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF STATE GOVERNORS TO REPEL THE DANGEROUS ONGOING INVASIO” published by the Congressional Record  on Aug. 3

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE RESOLUTION 741--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF STATE GOVERNORS TO REPEL THE DANGEROUS ONGOING INVASIO” on Aug. 3.