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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Coast Guard set to publish a new notice on Oct. 21

There are six releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 21.


Homeland Security Department discusses Implementation of a Parole Process for Venezuelans on Oct. 19

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Christopher Heck, Acting Deputy Assistant Director with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Public Safety and Border Security Division, participated in the first of two panel discussions focused on curbing the supply and demand of fentanyl across U.S. communities as a part of the National Crime Prevention Council National Fentanyl Summit, Oct. 19.


Hurricane Fiona One Month Later: Joint Efforts and Community Engagement Pave the Way  for Puerto Rico Recovery

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - During the first month of the Hurricane Fiona response, since the disaster declaration on Sept. 21, more than $456 million in FEMA disaster assistance has been provided to more than 600,000 Puerto Rico households to assist with disaster recovery efforts.


Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the Hayden Grace, O.N. 1326783 discussed on Oct. 19 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- To date, FEMA has provided nearly $500 million in assistance to Hurricane Ian survivors across 26 counties, as the agency continues to provide rental and repair assistance, hotel stays, reimbursement for temporary lodging and other forms of support to help Floridians jumpstart their recoveries.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Oct. 20, 2022 across the United States and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 3 wants to encourage the Whole Community to participate and learn the simple, but critical, safety steps to preparing for and staying...



News Release: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. 1 - 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS's) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) invites stakeholders to participate in a webinar on Employment-Based Immigrant Visas: Looking Back at FY 2022 and Ahead to...



News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in San Lorenzo and Villalba. The joint DRCs, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA, will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.



DHS S&T Transitions New Compact Baggage Screener to TSA

News Release: WASHINGTON - A new, compact version of an advanced carry-on baggage screening system is in use at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. The new design, developed in part by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), allows the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to install advanced screening technology in smaller airports that can’t fit conventional systems.


Peters and Johnson Bipartisan Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Ensuring Public Buildings Use Energy-Efficient Lighting Signed into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Ron Johnson (R-WI) that would help save taxpayer dollars by directing the General Services Administration (GSA) to install the most life-cycle cost effective and energy-efficient lighting in public buildings has been signed into law. The new law was led through the House by U.S. Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-01).


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 will help bolster the federal workforce’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) has been signed into...


Good Habits to Protect Against Influenza

News Release: Influenza (flu) season is upon us. Now is the time to take extra precautions with your health and that of your family and friends. Complications of flu may include bacterial pneumonia and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Identifying symptoms and how best to avoid illness is the most important step in preventing the flu.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to help protect pets and other animals during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies has...


Secretary Mayorkas Remarks: Singapore International Cyber Week Summit

News Release: Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the Singapore International Cyber Week Summit. His remarks are below...


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 and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that their bipartisan Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act to help protect pets and other animals during and in...