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Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Discusses Evolving Homeland Security Challenges at 59th Munich Security Conference

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Under Secretary for Policy Robert Silvers participated in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) to discuss the importance of homeland security to the United States’ broader national security, including its role confronting state-based threats and building whole-of-society approaches to resilience.


News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2.6 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Tufts Medical Center for the cost of paying overtime to handle the increased patient load during the COVID-19 pandemic.


DHS-DHS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 21

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants grant opened on Feb. 21.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center is open at Point Arena City Hall where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update FEMA applications and learn about other disaster assistance which may be available.


There were four notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Feb. 11, according to the Federal Register.


“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 14

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S397-S398 on Feb. 14


News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - In Lee County, a renter applied to FEMA after Hurricane Ian, reporting that her home and personal property were damaged by flooding. She also reported a disaster-caused need for medical expenses for which she had no insurance.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - On Feb. 16, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Rzeszów, Poland near the Ukraine border to observe U.S. efforts to support both nations in their fight against the unjust Russian invasion. Secretary Mayorkas visited the Kroczowa border crossing point and...


News Release: ATLANTA - Homeowners and renters in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Troup counties who had damage to their properties after last month’s storms and tornadoes have until Monday, March 20, to apply for federal disaster assistance.


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone: Tall Ships America; Tampa Bay, St Petersburg, FL on Feb. 17

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: HOUSTON - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, removed Noe David Alvarez Escamilla, a twice-previously deported gang member from the United States on Feb. 17. Alvarez is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and illegal association.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following continued discussions between the state of Ohio and FEMA regarding the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Governor Mike DeWine and FEMA Regional Administrator Thomas C. Sivak issued the following joint statement...


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at the Munich Security Conference Intelligence Luncheon

News Release: Today, Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks at the Munich Security Conference Intelligence Luncheon.


News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. -- The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center in Tallapoosa County will close permanently Feb. 17.


TSA Officer stops assault rifle at Louis Armstrong New Orleans

Release: NEW ORLEANS - A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) this week stopped a passenger with an assault rifle and 163 rounds of ammunition from being carried onto a plane headed to Houston.


The US Homeland Security Department published a nine page rule on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Facial Comparison for APIS Compliance Test on Feb. 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.