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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Announces Inaugural Members of Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, as part of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the appointment of 15 members to the first ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council, to advise on homeland security policies and practices that affect Indian Country...


Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Maumee River, Toledo, OH on Dec. 1

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management discussed on Nov. 30 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to help protect the health and safety of firefighters and emergency responders from PFAS exposure...


There were 62 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in November.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the appointment of 15 members to the first ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council, to advise on homeland security policies and practices that affect Indian Country, ...


Biden-Harris Administration Makes $135 Million Commitment to Support Relocation of Tribal Communities Affected by Climate Change

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris administration today announced the launch of a new Voluntary Community-Driven Relocation program, led by the Department of the Interior, to assist Tribal communities severely impacted by climate-related environmental threats. Through investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan...


DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. This is the seventh NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021 and it replaces the current Bulletin that was set to expire at 2:00 PM ET today.


There were 34 press releases published by the United States Secret Service in November 2022.


One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - Residents of the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon have until Dec. 6 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State of Alaska disaster assistance. To receive disaster Individual Assistance, you must apply before the deadline.


News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but FEMA continues to work with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management to help survivors and affected communities recover from the July flooding.


House Committee on Appropriations publishes one press release or notice in November

There was one press release or notice published by the House Committee on Appropriations in November.


60-Day Hurricane Ian Update: FEMA Reaching Survivors

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - FEMA is reaching Hurricane Ian survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery. FEMA teams are going door-to-door in hard-hit communities, operating one-stop Disaster Recovery Centers and supporting community outreach.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - In just over two months, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has distributed more than $1M in claims payments to policyholders as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Flood-insured survivors with home damage from the storm who haven’t filed a claim yet are encouraged to contact their insurance agent or company to do so as soon as possible.


DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. This is the seventh NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021 and it replaces the current Bulletin that was set to expire at 2:00 PM ET today.


FEMA Expands Public Assistance to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA announced that the Major Disaster Declaration issued on Sept. 21, 2022, has been amended to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra for permanent work (Categories C-G). These municipalities are already designated for Individual Assistance (IA) and assistance...


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of West Virginia to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Aug. 14-15, 2022.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Health Service Corps (IHSC) senior health policy administrator announced the American Academy of Nursing inducting Rear Adm. Aisha K. Mix into the 2022 Class of Fellows, Oct. 29. The announcement was made at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department discusses Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget on Nov. 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.