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News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $21 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Tufts University for the cost of testing students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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House Passes Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
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 the House has passed their bipartisan Countering Human Trafficking Act to enhance our nation’s ability to combat human trafficking.
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Meth trafficker sentenced to 10 years in prison following HSI Corpus Christi-led investigation
News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A judge sentenced a drug trafficker to 10 years in federal prison Dec. 14 for distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. The conviction and sentencing follow an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations Corpus Christi, commonly called HSI Corpus Christi, with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Live Oak County, Texas Sheriff’s Office.
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House Passes Peters and Portman Bipartisan Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House 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, that would enhance our nation’s ability to combat human trafficking. The bill, would...
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration to Help Floridians Recover from Hurricane Nicole
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Hurricane Nicole survivors and Florida infrastructure and beaches will now be eligible for federal disaster assistance at the direction of President Biden.
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Trial Testing of Redesigned Naturalization Test for Naturalization Applications discussed on Dec. 15 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Dec. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Senate Passes Peters and Grassley Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Foreign Influence in U.S. Policy
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese...
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Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Heads to President to be Signed Into Law
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House has passed bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts...
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On-Site TSA PreCheck Enrollment Initiative Launches at Southern Californias Ontario International Airport for Ticketed Travelers
Release: Ontario, California (Dec. 15, 2022) IDEMIA and Southern Californias Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced today that IDEMIAs new TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative for ticketed travelers is now live. Ticketed travelers flying out of ONT can enroll in TSA PreCheck with no need for an appointment.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Seventh Coast Guard District Southeast Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study: Port Approaches and International Entry and Departure Transit Areas on Dec. 14
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Public Assistance Program on Dec. 14
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Readout of Second Joint Ransomware Task Force Meeting
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) co-chaired the second meeting today of the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), an inter-agency body established by Congress to unify and strengthen efforts against the ongoing threat of ransomware. The first JRTF meeting was held in September 2022.
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Disaster Recovery Centers to Close but FEMA Help Still Available
News Release: COLUMBIA, S.C. - Disaster Recovery Centers in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties are closing next week but that does not mean that FEMA is leaving the state.
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Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District discussed on Dec. 14 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Johnson: 'ICE's ATD program has evolved significantly'
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hosted a symposium on ideas for the Alternatives to Detention program.
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“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Dec. 23, 2009
The Congressional Record published “Senate” in the Daily Digest section on Dec. 23, 2009.
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“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Dec. 23, 2009
The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate” on Dec. 23, 2009.
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Peters and Portman Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Disaster Response by Repealing Outdated DHS Contracting Requirements to be Signed Into Law
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House 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 repeal a section of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006...
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FEMA Awards Over $1.1 Million to City of New Haven for COVID Response Expenses
News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.1 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse the City of New Haven for the cost of steps taken to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Hays County, Texas, Ready for Public View
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Austin, Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays, Kyle, Mountain City, San Marcos, Wimberley and Woodcreek; the Village of Bear Creek; and unincorporated areas of Hays County, Texas.
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