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Free Trade Agreements discussed on Dec. 16 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zone; San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks Display; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA discussed on Dec. 16 by Homeland Security Department

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


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: WASHINGTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a record number of firearms brought by passengers to airport security checkpoints in 2022. As of Dec. 16, TSA has stopped 6,301 firearms; more than 88% were loaded. This number surpasses the previous record of 5,972 firearms...


Homeland Security Department publishes rule on Dec. 15

The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


16 Key Portman Priorities to Protect the Homeland Included in Senate Passed FY 2023 Defense Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that the Senate has passed 16 of his key priorities included in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


US Marine Corps veteran graduates HERO program, enhances HSI Omaha mission to protect children

News Release: OMAHA, Neb. - HERO Corps graduate and Omaha native Jeremy Smith never doubted that he’d serve his country. The only question for him was how - until he spoke to a Marine Corps recruiter in May 2006. Shortly after that conversation, Smith enlisted as a U.S. Marine tank mechanic, which eventually led to his assignment as a route clearance team leader during two combat deployments to Southwest Asia.


FEMA Provides Assistance for Other Disaster-Related Needs

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program not only provides financial assistance to Hurricane Fiona survivors with disaster-damaged homes, but can also provide financial help to cover other necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. Through the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program, FEMA may provide financial assistance to cover medical, dental, funeral and burial expenses, and transportation assistance.


News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $21 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Tufts University for the cost of testing students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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 the House has passed their bipartisan Countering Human Trafficking Act to enhance our nation’s ability to combat human trafficking.


Meth trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison following HSI Corpus Christi-led investigation

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A judge sentenced a drug trafficker to 10 years in federal prison Dec. 14 for distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. The conviction and sentencing follow an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations Corpus Christi, commonly called HSI Corpus Christi, with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Live Oak County, Texas Sheriff’s Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House 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 human trafficking. The bill, would...


News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- Hurricane Nicole survivors and Florida infrastructure and beaches will now be eligible for federal disaster assistance at the direction of President Biden.


Trial Testing of Redesigned Naturalization Test for Naturalization Applications discussed on Dec. 15 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Heads to President to be Signed Into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House has passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts...


On-Site TSA PreCheck Enrollment Initiative Launches at  Southern Californias Ontario International Airport for Ticketed Travelers

Release: Ontario, California (Dec. 15, 2022) IDEMIA and Southern Californias Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced today that IDEMIAs new TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative for ticketed travelers is now live. Ticketed travelers flying out of ONT can enroll in TSA PreCheck with no need for an appointment.