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Final Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on April 6 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on April 5 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Peters and Portman Bipartisan Bill to Fight Rise in Human Trafficking 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, that would enhance our nation’s ability to combat the rise of human trafficking.


There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on April 6.


TSA stops firearm during security screening at T.F. Green Airport

Release: WARWICK, R.I. - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a female passenger from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) on Wednesday, April 6. This was the first firearm detection this year at PVD security checkpoints.


There was activity on six bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on April 6.


There was activity on five bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on April 7.


There was activity on three bills related to the Homeland Security Committee on April 7.


President Biden Signs Peters, Portman, Maloney, Comer Postal Service Reform Act into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C -- Today, U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, as well as U.S. Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY-12) and James Comer (R-KY-01), Chairwoman and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statements after President Biden signed the historic Postal Service Reform Act into law...


Choosing Proper Footwear for Fitness

News Release: When engaging in physical fitness, it is important to wear the proper footwear. Doing so will help keep your feet healthy, make your physical activity easier, and help keep your body safe from injury. If your shoes are too tight, too loose, or insufficiently supportive, your physical activity may place...


April 5: bills handled by Appropriations Committee

There was activity on one bill related to the Appropriations Committee on April 5.



Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that Margaret Hanson, a TSA officer (TSO) at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has been named national TSO of the Year for 2021. This award recognizes integrity and professionalism as well as contributions made by the TSO to the overall efficiency of the security operations as well as their commitment to TSA, its stakeholders and the traveling public.


Chairwoman Roybal-Allard Statement at DHS Office of Inspector General FY23 Budget Request 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 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services fiscal year budget request.


News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Virtual Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Itasca County, Minnesota, on April 12, 2022, from 5 - 7 p.m. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


TSA detects firearm at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Release: MANCHESTER, N.H. - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was the first firearm detection this year by TSA officers at an MHT security checkpoint.


Portman, Peters, Comer, Maloney Bipartisan, Bicameral Postal Service Reform Act Signed Into Law

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 & Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representatives James Comer (R-KY) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Ranking Member and Chairwoman of the House Committee...


Release: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chair of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on U.S. International Assistance to Combat Narcotics Trafficking.