News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

Release: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented an Orange County, N.Y., man from carrying his loaded handgun onto a flight at Westchester County Airport on Friday, Oct. 28. The 9mm handgun was loaded with seven bullets.

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - While the deadline for federal disaster assistance is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28, help is still available. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers and commonwealth-managed Multi-Agency Resource Centers will continue to operate. Survivors who still have disaster related questions can visit a center today.

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - FEMA has expanded Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) to seven additional Florida counties: Brevard, Glades, Hendry, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Pasco.

News Release: WASHINGTON - One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, FEMA and its federal partners have delivered over $1.56 billion to Floridians through grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments. The federal government is leading a whole-of-community effort, with more than 2,400 federal personnel on the ground along with private sector, voluntary agencies and faith-based organizations to meet immediate needs of survivors and help Floridians jumpstart their recovery.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is conducting local hiring for more than 300 jobs in Brandon, Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Orlando and Sarasota, as the state of Florida continues recovering after Hurricane Ian. These positions are full-time, 120-day appointments that may be extended depending on operational needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through USAJobs.gov.

News Release: After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to prey on survivors. The most common post-disaster fraud practices include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building contractors, bogus pleas for disaster donations and fake offers of state or federal aid.

News Release: BRANDON, Fl. - One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, one of the largest disaster recovery missions in recent history is taking place in Florida.

News Release: BRANDON, Fla.- The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Pasco County.

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Arroyo. The joint DRC, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Duval County is now eligible for debris removal and repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities. They were previously approved for emergency protective measures.

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Flagler County.

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Glades County.

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - Hardee and Sarasota counties are now eligible for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than $1.62 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian. FEMA has provided $669 million to households and $322 million to the state for...

“COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 7778, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SEAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2022“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1039-E1040 on Oct. 11