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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council New Projects on May 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Portman, Daines, Colleagues: Defund Biden’s Disinformation Board

News Release: Dear Chairman Murphy and Ranking Member Capito...


Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on May 26

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest between taxpayer-funded projects and government contractors’ other business opportunities...


Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on May 26 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Portman, Sinema Bipartisan Legislation to Expand FEMA’s Capacity to Help Communities Address Technological Hazards Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), applauded the Committee for passing their bipartisan Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022 to expand the Federal...


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

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to help protect pets and other animals during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies has advanced in the Senate. The Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act directs the Administrator...


Peters & Braun Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Transparency and Accountability for Federal Agency Performance Goals Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) to bolster the performance of federal agencies and ensure they are effectively carrying out their mission for the American people has advanced in the Senate. The Federal Agency Performance Act...


Portman, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Stipends to Transnational Criminal Investigative Units

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the bipartisan Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit Stipend Act to authorize the existing Transnational Criminal Investigative...


How politicians on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee dealt with bills on May 26

There was activity on five bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 26.


Portman, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline How Government Accountability Office Informs Congress About Unimplemented Recommendations Advances From Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, 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, announced that their bipartisan Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act has advanced from the Senate Homeland Security...


Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on May 26 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair McCollum Statement at Defense Environmental Restoration Hearing

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


Chairman Price Statement at Manufactured Housing: Supporting America’s Largest Unsubsidized Affordable Housing Stock Hearing

Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's fiscal year 2023 public witness day hearing.


DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

News Release: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remind the public that sites that provide emergency response and relief are considered protected areas. To the fullest extent possible, ICE and CBP do not conduct immigration enforcement activities in protected...


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Kansas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and straight-line winds from March 17-22, 2022.


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Trail Creek, Michigan City, IN discussed on May 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair DeLauro Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Public Witness Day Hearing

Release: WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Appropriations Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2021 Homeland Security bill.


Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA on May 25

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Security Zone; Portland Rose Festival on Willamette River discussed on May 25 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.