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DHS-OPO offers new grant application process starting July 15

HBCU National Nuclear Forensics Expertise Development Program grant opened on July 15.


On Senate Floor, Portman Urges Biden Administration to Put Policies in Place to Deter Illicit Narcotic & Human Traffickers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, once again urged the Biden administration to secure the southern border, and reform the asylum process that acts as a pull factor to attract unlawful...



At Hearing, Portman Expresses Concern that Biden Administration is Purchasing Chinese-Made Drones

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on the evolving threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS),...


Peters Convenes Hearing on Protecting Communities from Unmanned Aircraft Systems

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with senior federal officials on the risk that unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, pose to communities across the country and how government...


News Release: This year, World Hepatitis Day will be observed on Thursday, July 28. World Hepatitis Day is recognized annually to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. These viruses cause inflammation and damage of the liver, an organ that helps the...


July 14: bills handled by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 14.


There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on July 14.


July 15: Congressional Record publishes “RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF WILL WOODWORTH TO THE PEOPLE OF MAINE”

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF WILL WOODWORTH TO THE PEOPLE OF MAINE” on July 15.


Cyber Safety Review Board Releases Report of its Review into Log4j Vulnerabilities and Response

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) first report, which includes 19 actionable recommendations for government and industry. The recommendations from the CSRB - an unprecedented public-private initiative that brings together...


News Release: Report Includes 19 Specific Recommendations for Government and Industry WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the Cyber Safety Review Board’s (CSRB) first report , which includes 19 actionable recommendations for government and industry. The recommendations from ...


Portman, Sullivan Lead Effort to Overturn Biden’s Onerous NEPA Rules, Save Historic Infrastructure Investments

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) have introduced S.J. Res. 55, a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), with all 48 of their Senate Republican...


Release: AUSTIN, TX - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event on July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, TX.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, received confirmation from government officials that the federal government is purchasing Chinese-made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at a Senate Homeland Security...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced the introduction of the Chase COVID Unemployment Fraud Act to recover funds from...


Four press releases published in June by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

There were four press releases published by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in June.


ICE El Paso removes previously deported Mexican fugitive wanted for organized crime, kidnapping

News Release: EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) El Paso removed an unlawfully present noncitizen foreign fugitive wanted for organized crime and kidnapping in Mexico on July 13.


News Release: WASHINGTON - As part of continuing efforts to build a more fair, orderly, and humane immigration system, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced it will update a policy, procedures and requirements for its officers and special agents, to preserve access to family visitation and child welfare services.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA to host hiring event for Northern Michigan airports

Release: IRONWOOD The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, July 20 and Thursday, July 21 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD) in Ironwood.