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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the Consideration of U.S. Military Service When Making Discretionary Determinations with Regard to Enforcement Actions Against Noncitizens policy directive June 7.
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TSA prepared for summer travel out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Release: PHOENIX The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) as well as other airports across Arizona as travel volume picks up this month and into the summer.
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Appropriations Committee Releases Reports for Homeland Security and Financial Services and General Government Bills

News Release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs​ Appropriations Subcommittee's markup of its fiscal year 2022 bill.
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How politicians on House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee dealt with bills on June 22

There was activity on one bill related to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Committee on June 22.
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FEMA Advances Equity, Launches Campaign in English and Spanish Promoting Free, Low-Cost Flood Preparedness Options

News Release: WASHINGTON -- In an effort to reach more communities at the onset of hurricane season, FEMA is launching a dual-language advertising campaign to educate and remind residents of the flood preparedness actions they can take to fit almost any budget.
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ERO operation results in prison sentence after multiple removals

ERO operation results in prison sentence after multiple removals
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Former federal agent convicted of corruption in connection to illicit relationship with subject of counterterrorism investigation

Former federal agent convicted of corruption in connection to illicit relationship with subject of counterterrorism investigation
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Peters, Hoeven & Rosen Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Signed into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, John Hoeven (R-ND) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) to help recruit, develop and retain highly skilled cybersecurity professionals in the federal workforce has been signed into law. Agencies across the federal government face growing cyber threats, but struggle to hire and retain qualified cybersecurity employees.
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Three Peters Bills to Strengthen State and Local Cybersecurity, Bolster Cyber Workforce, and Secure Federal Supply Chains Signed into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President has signed into law three bipartisan bills authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to significantly strengthen our nation’s cybersecurity. The new laws will increase cybersecurity coordination...
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Peters and Portman Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity Coordination with State and Local Governments Signed into Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan 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 promote stronger cybersecurity coordination between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and state...
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Chair DeLauro Statement at Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

Release: WASHINGTON - The House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs today approved by voice vote its fiscal year 2023 funding bill.
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FEMA Seeking Public Comment on Alerting and Notification Plan in the Commonwealth of Virginia

News Release: Alerting and Notification exercise scheduled for the North Anna Power Station and Surry Power Station.
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'Thank you and Semper Paratus!': Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan 'excited,' thankful as she becomes first woman to lead any U.S. Armed Forces

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, the first woman - and the first mother - to lead any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, said she is excited and thankful to quite a few for her appointment
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ICE announces new policy to protect the civil rights of all individuals including press freedoms

ICE announces new policy to protect the civil rights of all individuals including press freedoms
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Virginia woman arrested by police after TSA prevents her from carrying loaded gun onto Richmond flight

Virginia woman arrested by police after TSA prevents her from carrying loaded gun onto Richmond flight
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USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center

USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center
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HSI-led investigation leads to 25-year prison sentence for sexual exploitation of children by US Navy service member

HSI-led investigation leads to 25-year prison sentence for sexual exploitation of children by US Navy service member
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TSA seeks to hire officers at Elmira Corning Regional Airport

TSA seeks to hire officers at Elmira Corning Regional Airport
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Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - The House Appropriations Committee today released its reports accompanying the fiscal year 2023 Homeland Security and Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills.
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TSA at Boise Airport discovers 21st firearm of 2022 in travelers carry-on luggage

Release: BOISE, Idaho - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the Boise Airport (BOI) detected an unloaded 9 mm Taurus PT709 handgun in the carry-on luggage of a female passenger ticketed for travel to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This occurred around 4:10 a.m. MDT Thursday during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint.
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