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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council; Meeting on Nov. 22

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2022.


The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DeLauro, Roybal-Allard Statement on McCarthy’s Unfounded Call for the Resignation of Mayorkas

News Release: WASHINGTON -House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40) released the following statement on Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s call for Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign and threat to impeach him.



News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.


Nebraska man sentenced to 10 years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine following joint HSI, law enforcement partner investigation

News Release: GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations Kansas City Katherine Greer and Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Raymond L. Moreno, 37, of Grand Island, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Lincoln. United States District Judge...


FEMA Awards More Than $5 Million to Massachusetts National Guard for COVID-19 Response Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts National Guard for the costs of medical operations and logistical support during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Disaster Recovery Centers Close for Thanksgiving Holiday

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - All Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida for Hurricane Ian will close for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27. Centers will reopen at their regular hours Monday, Nov. 28.


The US Homeland Security Department published a six page notice on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for New York

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning Nov. 18, 2022 and continuing.


Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Charleston discussed on Nov. 21 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Nov. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that additional disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico through an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the Commonwealth as a result of Hurricane Fiona during the period of Sept. 17-21, 2022.


FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ian Federal Disaster Assistance to Jan. 12; Federal Support for Florida Recovery Effort Surpasses $2.69 Billion

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA announced that Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance, with the application deadline extended to Jan. 12, 2023.


FEMA COVID-19 Reimbursement Exceeds $4 Billion in Mid-Atlantic States

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $4 billion to Region 3 states and the District of Columbia for costs related to saving lives and protecting the public from COVID-19. In addition to Washington, DC, Region 3 includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Funds were distributed among local partners, state partners, school districts, other public entities, and certain private nonprofits.


“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record  on Nov. 14

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S6667-S6668 on Nov. 14


Expect higher passenger volume for Thanksgiving out of Bradley International Airport

Release: WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) will see travel volume increase this week and the TSA team at BDL has been proactively preparing for the increase.


TSA launches Virtual Mission Hall exhibit as agency commemorates its 21st anniversary

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched a virtual tour of its physical Mission Hall, a collection of historical archives and artifacts, located at its new headquarters in Springfield, Va. TSAs Mission Hall documents the establishment, evolution, technology and timeline of events critical to the history of TSA.


TSA ready for Thanksgiving travel out of Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) will see travel volume increase this week and the TSA team at PVD has been proactively preparing for the increase.


Release: PHILADELPHIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials expect travel out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to see a return to near pre-pandemic passenger levels during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, which kicked off on Friday, Nov. 18, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 27.