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The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on July 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

S&T Awards Funds for Developing Wearable Tech, Mitigating Heat-Related Injuries

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award of $161,600 to Kenzen, Inc., a Kansas City, Missouri, based company to develop wearable technology that helps prevent heat-related injuries for DHS personnel who work in extreme weather conditions.

Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Pacific Gas and Electric Radiological Barrier Maintenance, Eureka, CA on July 8

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on July 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Homeland Security Department on July 8

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The Transportation Security Administration and ACI EUROPE agree in principle to open architecture for security screening technology throughout Europe

Release: The Transportation Security Administration and ACI EUROPE agree in principle to open architecture for security screening technology throughout Europe.

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of United States Secret Service Director, James M. Murray

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following the retirement announcement for James M. Murray, Director of the United States Secret Service: “James Murray has been an exceptional Director of the United States Secret Service. He has ...

FEMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Peak 2022 Hurricane Season, Shares Critical Preparedness Tools

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Heading into what is projected to be an above-average hurricane season, FEMA urges residents to prepare before the height of hurricane season.

Feature Article: Testing a New Firefighter Respirator

News Release: In May 2022, an experienced group of firefighters joined the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) at Harbison State Forest near Columbia, South Carolina. They gathered in that lovely southern forest, dense with trees and undergrowth, to test and evaluate a very promising new piece of firefighting equipment that could be a game changer for the thousands of wildland firefighters who battle wildfires each year.

July 7: bills handled by Homeland Security Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on July 7.

Migraine Headaches

News Release: Headaches are one of the most common pain-related health problems in both children and adults. They can cause tension and pain in the head, face, or upper neck and can vary in frequency and intensity. While almost everyone has experienced a headache, and many are nothing to worry about, some headaches, such as migraines, are recurring and can be extremely painful.

TSA expecting higher passenger volumes at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport this summer

Release: MANCHESTER, N.H. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is prepared for a busy summer travel season. TSA anticipates that daily average summer passenger volumes at MHT could match and possibly exceed those of 2019.

What releases are upcoming from the Coast Guard on July 11

There are five releases scheduled to be published on July 11.

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Retirement of United States Secret Service Director, James M. Murray

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following the retirement announcement for James M. Murray, Director of the United States Secret Service...

Homeland Security Department set to publish a new notice on July 11

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 11.

CISA, FBI and Treasury Release Advisory on North Korean State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Use of Maui Ransomware

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) today released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) that provides information on Maui ransomware, which has been used by North Korean state-sponsored cyber actors since at least May 2021 to target Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector organizations.

CISA Announces Post-Quantum Cryptography Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced today the establishment of a Post-Quantum Cryptography Initiative to unify and drive agency efforts to address threats posed by quantum computing. In March 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas outlined...

Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on July 6

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on July 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

TSA stops guns at South Bend International Airport

Release: SOUTH BEND Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at South Bend International Airport (SBN) prevented a passenger from bringing two handguns onto his flight on Tuesday, July 5.

New notice from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to be published on July 8

There are three releases scheduled to be published on July 8.

DHS, Army Partner to Provide New Chemical Security Laboratory Capability