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News Release: As summer winds down and kids head back to school, many volunteer opportunities open up. There are many ways you can help a friend, neighbor, or your community this fall...


Homeland Security Department discusses Security Zone; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA on Sept. 29

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


Senate Passes Peters and Portman Bipartisan Legislation to Help At-Risk Communities Invest in Disaster Mitigation Projects

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, to make permanent the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Risk...


Homeland Security Department set to publish a new notice on Oct. 3

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 3.


There are two releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 3.


Release: OMAHA, NE - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a hiring event on October 7, from 9 AM to 4 PM to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Eppley Air Field (OMA) in Omaha, NE.


There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on Sept. 29.


There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Sept. 29.


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


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 Senate has passed their bipartisan Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act to make permanent the Federal Emergency Management...


Regulated Area; San Francisco Bay Navy Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration, San Francisco, CA discussed on Sept. 29 by Homeland Security Department

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


Portman, Sinema Bipartisan Legislation to Expand FEMA’s Capacity to Help Communities Address Technological Hazards Passes Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), announced that the Senate passed their bipartisan Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022 to expand the Federal Emergency...


Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy Heads to Senate Floor

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments, from attempting to influence U.S. policy without making appropriate...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - 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 Fire Grants and Safety Act to increase federal support for local fire departments across the nation...


“EB-5 PROGRAM” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 17, 2015

The Congressional Record published “EB-5 PROGRAM” in the Senate section on Dec. 17, 2015.


TSA offers October Travel Tips for Travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Release: AUSTIN, TX - TSA screens more than 2 million passengers every day at nearly 440 airports nationwide. At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) TSA officers are preparing for a busy October. Two major events including Formula 1 Grand Prix race and Austin City Limits music festival are scheduled during the month of October and the popular events result with increased travel volume at AUS airport.


Notice published on Sept. 29 by Homeland Security Department

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


Portman Alarmed by DHS OIG Report Showing DHS Employees Claimed Millions in Fraudulent Pandemic Unemployment Payments

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, expressed alarm in light of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report detailing more than $2.6 million in potentially fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment benefits claimed by DHS employees. Portman released the following statement...


Peters and Portman Bill to Help Improve Federal Workforce’s Understanding of Artificial Intelligence Heads to President to be Signed into Law

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 would help bolster the federal workforce’s understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) has passed the House.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to increase federal support for local fire departments across the nation has advanced in the Senate. The bill would reauthorize critical Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant programs...