Stories by Homeland Newswire on Federal Newswire


Chairman Quigley Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Internal Revenue Service Hearing

Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement on President Biden’s fiscal year 2022 budget.


News Release: DENVER - Updates to Larimer County, Colorado’s flood insurance rate maps are nearing completion. The new maps will provide Larimer County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.


Chairwoman Wasserman Shultz Statement at Navy and Marine Corps Installations and Quality of Life Update Hearing

Release: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Transportation Security Administration.



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, and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act to strengthen U.S. supply chains and...


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 that their bipartisan State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act has passed the House and now heads to the president’s desk to...


Feature Article: Small Solutions by SWAT Teams Making a Big Difference

News Release: Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams routinely enter dangerous situations where they need to make difficult, potentially life-and-death decisions. They’re expected to be ready for anything, think outside the box, and problem-solve on the fly. As is often the case, challenging circumstances such as...


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair Pingree Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the National Park Service Hearing

Release: House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chair Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement that the United States plans to distribute 80 million U.S. COVID-19 vaccine doses globally by the end of June.


Release: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chair of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the subcommittee's closed hearing on the United States Indo-Pacific Command.


Release: WILKES-BARRE, Pa. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport as travel volume picks up this month and into the summer.


After Passing House, Peters and Portman Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity Coordination with State and Local Governments Heads to President to be Signed into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - 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 promote stronger cybersecurity coordination between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state and local...


FEMA Employee Finds New Lifesaving and Life-Sustaining Commodities

News Release: Did you know that plastic bottles of water have an expiration date? Maybe you thought bottles of water have an unlimited lifespan. However, after two years, bottled water stockpiled by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) actually expires. As you can imagine, those responsible for purchasing lifesaving and life-sustaining commodities must manage the delicate balance of buying enough supplies to be prepared for emergencies without buying too much leading to waste.


Chairman Quigley Statement at Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission Hearing

Release: Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), Chair of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Office of Management and Budget.


DHS CWMD Securing the Cities Convenes a First-of-Kind Meeting for Senior State and Local Leaders

News Release: WASHINGTON—Last month, the DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) hosted a first-of-its-kind meeting of senior state and local officials to share best practices for protecting their citizens from radiological and nuclear (R/N) threats. These officials represented the 14 local jurisdictions ...


Release: HARRISBURG, Pa. As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Harrisburg International Airport this summer.


Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17) today released legislation to provide relief and recovery assistance for Americans affected by recent hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, and other natural disasters.


Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the bills it addressed on May 16

There was activity on six bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 16.


Homeland Security Department discusses Anchorage Regulations; Ten Anchorages on the Mississippi River Mile Markers 12-85 AHP on May 16

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chair DeLauro Statement at FY 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Labor Hearing

Release: Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Chairman of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.