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Peters and Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy  

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments,...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers (CBPOs) can receive the retirement benefits they were promised when...



Dr. Rand Paul Elected Ranking Member of HSGAC

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) was elected as ranking member of the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC).


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced members that will serve on the committee’s subcommittees in the 118th Congress...


Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped two firearms from making their way onboard airplanes at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in separate incidents over the weekend.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -After the impact of Hurricane Maria, hundreds of churches and houses of worship opened their doors to lend a hand in their communities. People came to these places of worship for food, basic supplies, and even assistance in picking up debris and replacing tin roofs that did not...


TSA officers prevent Connecticut woman from bringing loaded gun through checkpoint at JFK International Airport

Release: NEW YORK Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport prevented a Connecticut woman from bringing her loaded handgun through a TSA security checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 10, while she was escorting a minor to their gate. The.22 caliber gun was loaded with nine bullets, including one in the chamber. Port Authority Police arrested her.


TSA officers prevent woman from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

Release: ROANOKE, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport prevented a Bedford County, Va., resident from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight yesterday (Feb. 12). The.380 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.


News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center is open at Ventura County Fairgrounds, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.


Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 32 in week ending Feb. 4

There were 32 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Feb. 4, according to the Federal Register.


News Release: ​​​PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the State of Alabama are opening a disaster recovery center Feb. 13 in Morgan County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.


FEMA Application Deadline for Hurricane Nicole Days Away

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Putnam, St. Johns or Volusia counties who have loss or property damage caused by Hurricane Nicole have until 11:59 p.m. ET Feb. 13, 2023, to submit an application for FEMA assistance.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Alabama Disaster Declaration

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA has made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.


Interior and Environment Subcommittee Announces American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing Dates

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies will hold American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearings on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, and Thursday, March 9, 2023.


The Department of Homeland Security Joins the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the Department has become a member of the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). As the first new member of the interagency USGCRP body in nearly two decades, DHS will join as its 14th member agency.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the Department has become a member of the United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). As the first new member of the interagency USGCRP body in nearly two decades, DHS will join as its 14th member agency.


Safety Zone; Ocean Rainforest Aquaculture, Santa Barbara, CA discussed on Feb. 9 by Homeland Security Department

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


FEMA Provides Another $16.8 Million to North Dakota for COVID-19 Response

News Release: DENVER - FEMA has approved another $16.8 million in Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response in North Dakota. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 1, 2020. FEMA has approved more than $151 million in Public Assistance funding for the North Dakota COVID-19 response to date.


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