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“HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. ALBERT J. RINOW, SR.“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E559 on May 27



Release: NEWARK, N.J. An Ocean County, N.J., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying a loaded handgun onto his flight on Friday, May 27, at Newark Liberty International Airport. It was the ninth gun caught at one of the airport checkpoints so far this year.


Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. Transportation Security Administration officers at Raleigh County Memorial Airport prevented an Alabama man from carrying his handgun onto a flight on Thursday, May 26. The.380 caliber handgun was not loaded.


TSA stops worker at Pittsburgh Airport caught with loaded handgun

Release: PITTSBURGH An individual who works at Pittsburgh International Airport was stopped with a loaded handgun when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected the gun in the mans backpack when he reported to work on Sunday, May 30.



“Robb Elementary School Shooting (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record  on May 25

The Congressional Record published “Robb Elementary School Shooting (Executive Calendar)” in the Senate section on May 25.


There were 20 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 28, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with projects in the San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, El Paso, and Rio Grande Valley Sectors to address life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements in accordance with the Department’s plan for the use of border barrier funds.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, 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 that the Senate passed their bipartisan Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization (MAPS) Act, legislation to help...


“DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2022--MOTION TO PROCEED” published by the Congressional Record  on May 24

“DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2022--MOTION TO PROCEED“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2646-S2647 on May 24


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Candice Jones Wedding Fireworks; Oswego River; Oswego, NY on May 27

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District discussed on May 27 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Portman, Grassley, Inhofe Demand Update from FBI on Afghan Evacuees Flagged for Security Concerns, Denounce DHS’s Continued Failure to Use All Vetting Tools

News Release: Dear Director Wray:. We are writing to request information regarding the screening and vetting of individuals evacuated from Afghanistan through Operation Allies Refuge and those resettled in the United States under Operation Allies Welcome. On Feb. 15, 2022, the Office of the Inspector General...


Peters and Portman Bill to Protect Communities from Future Changes to Metropolitan Area Standards Passes Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to help protect communities across the country from possible consequences that...


Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for passing their bipartisan Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW)...


There is one release scheduled to be published on May 31.