News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 29.

There was activity on two bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Sept. 27.

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON — All Afghan nationals have departed the safe haven facility at the National Conference Center (NCC) in Leesburg, Virginia, to join communities across the United States. Our commitment to our Afghan allies is enduring and, as part of the U.S. government’s efforts to continue welcoming our Afghan allies, we are adopting a new model whereby Afghan nationals arriving will travel directly to their new communities without a safe haven stop-over in the United States.

News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Parks and public libraries serve communities throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands by providing a source for recreation, community, education and historical and cultural environments. An interruption in operations at these facilities can disrupt many routines and a closure of public libraries can limit and often times prevent a student’s ability to perform their schoolwork without a dedicated, structured environment.

News Release: Guest post from Rebecca Medina, Director of the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Office of University Programs.

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3.6 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. for the costs of operating a temporary hospital to handle patient loads during the COVID pandemic.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Florida officials waived toll collections to facilitate evacuations as local officials issued mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders in anticipation of Hurricane Ian. Anyone ordered to evacuate should do so as soon as possible. If you are not in an evacuation zone, consider sheltering in place, but know your home and its ability to withstand strong winds. Evacuation orders can be found at www.floridadisaster.org/evacuation-orders.

News Release: Taking care of your mental health is an essential part of overall health and wellbeing. Not only does it affect how you think, feel, and act, but it also determines how you handle challenges, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Just as you take care of your body by eating right and exercising, it is important to make the time and take steps to care for your mental health.

News Release: WASHINGTON - All Afghan nationals have departed the safe haven facility at the National Conference Center (NCC) in Leesburg, Virginia, to join communities across the United States. Our commitment to our Afghan allies is enduring and, as part of the U.S. government’s efforts to continue welcoming our Afghan allies, we are adopting a new model whereby Afghan nationals arriving will travel directly to their new communities without a safe haven stop-over in the United States.

Release: HOUSTON, TX - Passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) continue to bring a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) security checkpoints. As of September 27th of this year, TSA officers at IAH have prevented 216 guns from making it onboard airplanes.

Release: MILWAUKEE Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Monday.

Release: TAMUNING, Guam - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed installation of two new X-ray scanners in the security checkpoint at A.B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM) on Guam. The scanners are being used to screen carry-on property of travelers departing GUM.