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DHS-DHS grant application closes on July 30

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) grant opened on June 30.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security recognizes over 100 employees during Secretarys Awards Ceremony at TSA

Release: WASHINGTON The Department of Homeland Security hosted at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Headquarters today recognized more than 100 DHS employees for their outstanding contributions. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas hosted the ceremony and was welcomed by TSA Administrator David Pekoske.

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The CIS Ombudsman's Webinar Series: 2022 Annual Report

News Release: Tuesday, June 19, 2022. 1 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) invites stakeholders to participate in a webinar highlighting the CIS Ombudsman’s 2022 Annual Report to Congress on Tuesday, July...

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What releases are upcoming from the Homeland Security Department on July 1

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 1.

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Homeland Security Department publishes notice on June 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; National Urban Search and Rescue Response System on June 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Portman, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Americans from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, have introduced the bipartisan Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and Health Security Act to significantly enhance the...

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection set to publish a new notice on July 1

There is one release scheduled to be published on July 1.

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Walker: U.S. 'will never be a safe haven for those who seek to flee from atrocities they commit abroad'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a former Armed Forces of Liberia commanding general is facing charges after allegedly trying to fraudulently attempt to secure citizenship.

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Božinović of Croatia

News Release: WASHINGTON – On June 28, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Davor Božinović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Republic of Croatia. Secretary Mayorkas congratulated Croatia on its recent entry to the Visa Waiver Program and expressed his appreciation ...

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Božinović of Croatia

News Release: WASHINGTON - On June 28, 2022, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Davor Božinović, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Republic of Croatia. Secretary Mayorkas congratulated Croatia on its recent entry to the Visa Waiver Program and expressed his appreciation...

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Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2023 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies bill.

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 12, 2022.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events on June 29

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on June 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Peters & Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Americans from Weapons of Mass Destruction and Improve Health Security at DHS

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance the federal government’s ability to detect, recognize, and evaluate threats from...

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TSA checkpoint at Hector International Airport gets new state-of-the-art 3-D scanners to improve explosives detection

Release: FARGO Three state-of-the-art advanced technology Computed Tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners that provide 3-D imaging will soon be installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Hector International Airport (FAR).