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News Release: Dear Mr. Chairman: We write to request you convene a hearing with Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as soon as possible to answer critical questions about apparently misleading testimony before the Committee on May 4 on the Department of Homeland Security Disinformation Governance Board...


Release: Congressman Bishop (D-GA), Chair of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2023 bill.


There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on June 14.


News Release: This year, Men’s Health Week is observed from June 13 to 19. The week is intended to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems among men and boys and encourage early detection and treatment. Here are some tips for men to take control of their physical and mental health, and for families to teach young boys healthy habits throughout childhood that can potentially lower their risk of chronic diseases.



Release: LIHUE, Hawaii - Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has begun installing four state-of-the-art, computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners in the security checkpoint at Lihue Airport (LIH).


There were 50 press releases published by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in May.


News Release: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico -─ The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved nearly $600 million for the purchase of materials and equipment needed to rebuild Puerto Rico's power grid. The federal share will allow for the advance purchase of materials, so that resources will be available once the reconstruction work begins.


Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency publishes two press releases in May

There were two press releases published by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency in May.


News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combatting the Pipeline Fire burning in Coconino County.


Release: REDMOND, Oregon - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM). There are currently full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $18.59 per hour.


TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Redmond Municipal Airport this summer

Release: REDMOND, Oregon - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through the security checkpoints at Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) this summer, likely equaling or surpassing 2019, pre-pandemic volumes.


News Release: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Chair of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Arts and Humanities Hearing.


S&T Publishes Resilient PNT Reference Architecture and Update to Conformance Framework

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has published the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Reference Architecture. The document incorporates modern cybersecurity principles to provide concepts and examples for building Next Generation Resilient PNT systems against current and future threats.


There were 18 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in March.


Public press releases: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes 51 in May

There were 51 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in May.


June 13: bills handled by Homeland Security Committee

There was activity on four bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on June 13.



Public press releases: Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate publishes 45 in May

There were 45 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate in May.


TSA checkpoint at North Central West Virginia Airport now equipped with a new state-of-the-art 3-D checkpoint scanner to improve explosives detection

Release: CLARKSBURG, W.Va. A new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) scanner that provides 3-D images has been installed at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB). The new unit provides improved explosives detection capabilities for screening carry-on items.