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News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - At the peak of the hurricane season and with several weather events in the forecast, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials encourage Puerto Rico residents to get their families and property ready, today. Taking timely preparedness measures enhances the response and recovery processes from these events and any other incident.
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TSA grants renewal exemption for truck drivers with Hazardous Materials Endorsement

Release: WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will temporarily exempt the TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) requirement for Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) holders whose endorsements expired or will expire before the end of calendar year.
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Readout of DHS Participation at Interpol Conference on Border Security in the Americas

News Release: WASHINGTON - On Sept. 14, 2022, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) John K. Tien and senior officials from U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) participated in the “High-Level International Conference on Border Security in the Americas," a virtual event hosted by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
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FEMA Provides $8.8M to Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc.

News Release: CHICAGO - FEMA announced today that $8,809,879 in federal funding has been made available to Bon Secours Mercy Health Inc., for costs related to the state’s response to COVID-19 under the federal disaster declaration of March 31, 2020.
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Peters and Portman Bipartisan Legislation to Protect FEMA Reservists' Jobs During Disaster Response Heads to President to be Signed Into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 protect Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Reservists from losing their full-time employment when they...
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Final Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Sept. 14 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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New State-of-the-Art Scanner Technology now at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Release: MANCHESTER, N.H. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) has installed new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography checkpoint scanners (CT).
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Portman Highlights Need for Transparency By Social Media Platforms to Ensure User Safety

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at the first panel of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing examining social media’s impact on homeland...
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Readout of the First 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 first meeting of the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), an interagency body established by Congress to unify and strengthen efforts against the ongoing threat of ransomware.
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Experts Confirm Need for Portman’s Bipartisan Platform Accountability & Transparency Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, at a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing to examine social media’s impact on homeland security, experts confirmed the need for Ranking Member Rob Portman’s (R-OH) bipartisan Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (PATA). The legislation will require social media companies to provide vetted, independent researchers and the public with access to certain platform data.
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DHS and DOJ Announce Significant Enforcement Operation, Disrupting and Dismantling a Prolific Human Smuggling Operation

News Release: Eight Indicted in Joint Task Force Alpha Investigation and Arrests WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Department of Homeland Security joined the U.S. Department of Justice to announce a significant enforcement operation that disrupted and dismantled a prolific human smuggling operation in Texas ...
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What did U.S. Department of Homeland Security publish in August?

There were nine press releases published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in August.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District-San Diego Bayfair on Sept. 13

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page rule on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Positive Social Wellness Habits

News Release: Close and meaningful relationships reduce stress and increase your ability to cope and overcome challenges. Those who build support systems and have solid relationships tend to sleep better, live longer, and stay healthier mentally and physically. In contrast, loneliness and social isolation are associated with a higher risk of health problems such as heart disease, depression, stress, and reduced physical and mental health.
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Public press releases: Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate publishes 31 in August

There were 31 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate in August.
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How politicians on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 13

There was activity on three bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Sept. 13.
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Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Seventh Coast Guard District discussed on Sept. 13 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA hiring security screening officers to work at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Release: RENO, Nevada - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). There are currently more than 40 full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $21.13 per hour.
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DHS Hosts the Five Country Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C.

News Release: WASHINGTON - On September 12-13, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosted the annual Five Country Ministerial, held in person for the first time since 2019. The Australian Minister of Home Affairs and Cybersecurity, the New Zealand Minister of Immigration, and the Canadian Minister...
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DHS Hosts the Five Country Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C.

News Release: Image WASHINGTON – On September 12-13, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosted the annual Five Country Ministerial, held in person for the first time since 2019. The Australian Minister of Home Affairs and Cybersecurity, the New Zealand Minister of Immigration, and the Canadian ...
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