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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S4912-S4913 on Sept. 21


News Release: WASHINGTON -- On Sept. 21, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi's request for an expedited major disaster declaration. That declaration now authorizes FEMA to provide individual assistance to survivors in 63 municipalities and public assistance and hazard mitigation in all 78 Puerto Rico municipalities.


News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement the state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Ian beginning Sept. 23 and continuing.


News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding and landslides from Sept. 15-20.


News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - On Sept. 23, President Biden made federal funding available to affected individuals in five additional municipalities in Puerto Rico, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Cabo Rojo, Loíza and Manatí to supplement territorial and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona.


FEMA Continues Hurricane Fiona Response Efforts: Sept. 23 Updates

News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional assistance available to the Government of Puerto Rico Sept. 22. During a briefing on Puerto Rico’s response activities at FEMA’s Region 2 office in New York City, the President announced 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency...


DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Typhoon Merbok in Alaska

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by Typhoon Merbok.


The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the Fifth Coast Guard District discussed on Sept. 23 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Sept. 23

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Free Rebuilding and Repair Tips in Martin and Whitley Counties

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - As Kentuckians recover, survivors of the July 26 flooding can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.


ICE makes history with first non-US law enforcement partner receiving prestigious award

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) presented Interpol Mexico Director General Jorge Dominguez Martinez Vertiz, with the 2021 Exemplary Law Enforcement Partnership Award during a Sept. 20 ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.


Apply Today, Disaster Assistance Deadline is One Week Away

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY-Oklahoma residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8 have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 28.


Congressional Record publishes “SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on Sept. 20

“SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S4858-S4859 on Sept. 20


DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Typhoon Merbok in Alaska

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas affected by Typhoon Merbok.


News Release: (WASHINGTON) - On Sunday, September 25th, 2022, the Committee on Homeland Security will conduct an official site visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico and other areas of the island to observe conditions and the Federal response to Hurricane Fiona. Joining Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Subcommittee...


CISA Announces Speakers Headlining its Fifth Annual National Cybersecurity Summit

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced today an impressive group of special guests that will headline its 5th Annual National Cybersecurity Summit.


Man sentenced to 264 months to prison following HSI Phoenix, multiagency probe

News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Last week a local area man was sentenced to just over 20 years in prison followed by a lifetime of probation for violating Arizona state law involving child pornography charges. The sentencing is the result of an HSI Casa Grande and HSI Portland investigation, with assistance from the Apache Junction Police Department (AJPD) and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - On Sept. 13, a Somerset County, New Jersey, man was sentenced in the United States District Court of New Jersey to 168 months for his role in a drug trafficking network that was responsible for the importation of large quantities of heroin into New Jersey.


Sept. 22: bills handled by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Sept. 22.