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News Release: Washington, DC- Ranking Member, Norm Dicks gave the following statement before voting on H.R. 1- The GOP Continuing Resolution that funds the federal government through FY2011.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends New Mexico Disaster Declaration

News Release: SANTA FE, NM - Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of New Mexico by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of New Mexico as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on April 5, 2022, and continuing.


Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 21 in week ending June 11

There were 21 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending June 11, according to the Federal Register.


Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine Domestic Terrorist Threat Posed by White Supremacist Violence

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 outside experts focusing on the threat of white supremacist extremism, including violence inspired by racist ideologies such as Great Replacement Theory. The...


“EXECUTIVE CALENDAR“ was published in the Senate section on page S2809 on June 7


Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL on June 10

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page proposed rule on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA seeks to hire officers at Elmira Corning Regional Airport

Release: ELMIRA, N.Y. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring officers to work at Elmira Corning Regional Airport and will have current TSA officers staffing an informational recruitment table near the security checkpoint later this month to provide information about what it is like to work as a TSA officer and to explain the hiring process.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on June 9

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations on June 9

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA, USFA Release Wildland Urban Interface Report

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA’s U.S. Fire Administration released the “Wildland Urban Interface: A Look at Issues and Resolutions, " report earlier this week.


Portman: Violent Threats to Americans Transcend Any One Ideology

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, highlighted multiple recent attacks and criticized the Biden Administration for failing to provide the Committee with data on the magnitude of the domestic terrorist...


Feature Article: Unmanned Vehicles Could Lead in Dangerous Rescue Situations

News Release: First responders frequently encounter situations where an incident scene could be either potentially toxic, like an industrial accident, or physically dangerous, like a collapsed building or crumbling hillside. In these instances, the job still needs to get done, despite any personal risk-because lives...


Healthy Summer Vacation Tips

News Release: Summer is the perfect time to go on a relaxing vacation or hit the road for an adventure. As the weather heats up, and you embark on a trip, you want to feel prepared, healthy, and well. Whether you are hopping on a flight or car camping, here are some travel tips to help you manage your health to feel your best while away from home.


Fact Sheet: DHS Leads First-of-Its-Kind Campaign of Unprecedented Scale to Foil Human Smuggling Networks

News Release: Human smuggling has become a critical law enforcement and border security challenge. It is an enabling factor for the unprecedented irregular migration of Central Americans and other people who have been migrating to the U.S. Southwest Border.


Senate Passes Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Disaster Response by Repealing Outdated DHS Contracting Requirements

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the Senate has passed their bipartisan Repeal of Obsolete DHS Contracting Requirements Act to repeal a section of the Post-Katrina...


TSA intercepts four guns in four days at Chicago airports

Release: CHICAGO Transportation Security Administration officers at Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) stopped four handguns from making their way onto flights in separate incidents this week.


Security Zone; Parker Canyon, Pacific Palisades, CA discussed on June 9 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.