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There were 62 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in November.
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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Announces Inaugural Members of Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the appointment of 15 members to the first ever Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council, to advise on homeland security policies and practices that affect Indian Country, ...
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Biden-Harris Administration Makes $135 Million Commitment to Support Relocation of Tribal Communities Affected by Climate Change

News Release: WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris administration today announced the launch of a new Voluntary Community-Driven Relocation program, led by the Department of the Interior, to assist Tribal communities severely impacted by climate-related environmental threats. Through investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan...
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DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. This is the seventh NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021 and it replaces the current Bulletin that was set to expire at 2:00 PM ET today.
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One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - Residents of the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon have until Dec. 6 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State of Alaska disaster assistance. To receive disaster Individual Assistance, you must apply before the deadline.
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KYEM and FEMA Continue Collaborating to Help Eastern Kentuckians Recover from Floods

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but FEMA continues to work with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management to help survivors and affected communities recover from the July flooding.
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House Committee on Appropriations publishes one press release or notice in November

There was one press release or notice published by the House Committee on Appropriations in November.
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60-Day Hurricane Ian Update: FEMA Reaching Survivors

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - FEMA is reaching Hurricane Ian survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery. FEMA teams are going door-to-door in hard-hit communities, operating one-stop Disaster Recovery Centers and supporting community outreach.
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Flood insurance Payments Top $1M for Puerto Rico Policyholders

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - In just over two months, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has distributed more than $1M in claims payments to policyholders as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Flood-insured survivors with home damage from the storm who haven’t filed a claim yet are encouraged to contact their insurance agent or company to do so as soon as possible.
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DHS Issues National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the United States. This is the seventh NTAS Bulletin issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) since January 2021 and it replaces the current Bulletin that was set to expire at 2:00 PM ET today.
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FEMA Expands Public Assistance to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA announced that the Major Disaster Declaration issued on Sept. 21, 2022, has been amended to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra for permanent work (Categories C-G). These municipalities are already designated for Individual Assistance (IA) and assistance...
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Genalo: 'Emotional damage inflicted by sexual perpetrators on their victims can last a lifetime'

Deportation officers working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations New York Field Office apprehended 12 unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of sex offenses Oct. 22-Nov. 4 during a nationwide enforcement campaign.
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Mayorkas: 'Our homeland continues to face a heightened threat environment'

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment in the country.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of West Virginia to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Aug. 14-15, 2022.
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IHSC senior health policy administrator inducted into American Academy of Nursing 2022 Class of Fellows

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Health Service Corps (IHSC) senior health policy administrator announced the American Academy of Nursing inducting Rear Adm. Aisha K. Mix into the 2022 Class of Fellows, Oct. 29. The announcement was made at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; 25th Annual Key West Paddle Classic, Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL on Nov. 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget on Nov. 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Special Local Regulation: Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Miami, Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Holiday Boat Parade discussed on Nov. 29 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Nov. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Mayorkas: DHS celebrates 20th anniversary of protecting 'the American people, our homeland and our values'

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas recently marked the 20th anniversary of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
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S&T Announces New Student Research Internship

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) launched the competition for graduate and undergraduate students across the United States and territories to participate in the 2023 Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for the Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) internship program.
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