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News Release: 1. On 15 December 2022, the United States hosted the EU-U.S. Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs at Department of Homeland Security Headquarters in Washington D.C. The United States was represented by Secretary for Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and U.S. Attorney General Merrick...
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Notify FEMA About Insurance Settlements and Update Your Current Information
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. - Survivors of Hurricane Ian in South Carolina who have already applied for disaster assistance are encouraged to let FEMA know about any insurance settlements you receive. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program may cover damage that your insurance does not.
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FEMA Assistance Now Available to Help Hurricane Nicole Survivors Jumpstart Their Recoveries
News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Putnam, St. Johns or Volusia counties who were affected by Hurricane Nicole will now be eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance due to President Joseph R. Biden’s approval of the State of Florida’s request for a major disaster declaration.
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FEMA Gives Free Rebuilding Advice at National Lumber and Walmart the Week of Dec. 19
Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit Walmart in Bayamón and Isabela and National Lumber hardware stores in Bayamón, Cidra, Fajardo, Peñuelas, Salinas and Yauco, to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
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Easterly: Cybersecurity Advisory Committee works 'to build a more cyber resilient nation'
The director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency led a discussion on the strategic focus for 2023 with the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee during its fifth meeting held on Dec. 6 in California.
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Week ending Dec. 10: 18 notices published by Homeland Security Department
There were 18 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Dec. 10, according to the Federal Register.
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Mayorkas: ‘Title 42 public health order remains in place through Dec. 20’
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said the U.S. law known as Title 42 that allows the federal government to take emergency action to keep out people spreading communicable disease will be enforced through Dec. 20.
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Peters-Backed Provision to Provide Security Funding for Houses of Worship Passes Senate as Part of National Defense Bill
News Release: DETROIT, MI - A provision backed by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to reauthorize the Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) at $360 million has been passed by the Senate as a part of the National...
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Peters, Lankford, Sinema & Hawley Bipartisan Bill to Create Leasing Program for Underutilized Space Held by Federal Agencies Passes Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, James Lankford (R-OK), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) to create a program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with...
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Free Trade Agreements discussed on Dec. 16 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Dec. 16 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on Dec. 16
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Safety Zone; San Francisco New Year's Eve Fireworks Display; San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA discussed on Dec. 16 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2023 on Dec. 16
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Dec. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA breaks record for number of firearms at security checkpoints, announces new measures to mitigate threat
Release: WASHINGTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted a record number of firearms brought by passengers to airport security checkpoints in 2022. As of Dec. 16, TSA has stopped 6,301 firearms; more than 88% were loaded. This number surpasses the previous record of 5,972 firearms...
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Walker: Child pornography 'crime occurred at the hands of a sworn law enforcement officer'
An HSI Philadelphia-led investigation landed a New Jersey sheriff’s deputy in prison for child pornography offenses.
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Homeland Security Department publishes rule on Dec. 15
The US Homeland Security Department published a six page rule on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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16 Key Portman Priorities to Protect the Homeland Included in Senate Passed FY 2023 Defense Bill
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that the Senate has passed 16 of his key priorities included in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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US Marine Corps veteran graduates HERO program, enhances HSI Omaha mission to protect children
News Release: OMAHA, Neb. - HERO Corps graduate and Omaha native Jeremy Smith never doubted that he’d serve his country. The only question for him was how - until he spoke to a Marine Corps recruiter in May 2006. Shortly after that conversation, Smith enlisted as a U.S. Marine tank mechanic, which eventually led to his assignment as a route clearance team leader during two combat deployments to Southwest Asia.
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FEMA Provides Assistance for Other Disaster-Related Needs
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program not only provides financial assistance to Hurricane Fiona survivors with disaster-damaged homes, but can also provide financial help to cover other necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. Through the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program, FEMA may provide financial assistance to cover medical, dental, funeral and burial expenses, and transportation assistance.
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