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The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Preliminary Flood Maps for Lonoke County, Arkansas Ready for Public View

News Release: DENTON, Texas - Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the City of Cabot and unincorporated areas of Lonoke County, Arkansas.
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Designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status discussed on June 7 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published an eight page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Gimenez Opening Statement in TSA Hearing

Gimenez Opening Statement in TSA Hearing
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Katko on Attempted Assassination of President George W. Bush by ISIS-Sympathizer

Katko on Attempted Assassination of President George W. Bush by ISIS-Sympathizer
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TSA offers advice to air travelers departing Denver International Airport this summer

Release: DENVER - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through the security checkpoints at Denver International Airport (DEN) this summer, likely equaling or surpassing 2019 volumes.
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FEMA Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Wireless Emergency Alerts on Integrated Public Alert and Warning System

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). WEA is a tool for authorized government agencies to reach the American public via cell phones during emergencies.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Yaquina Bay, Newport, OR on June 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Portman Statement on HHS IG Finding 69 Percent of NIH Taxpayer-Funded Grant Recipients Fail to Disclose Foreign Ties

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement calling for the Conference Committee tasked with reconciling differences between the Senate’s United States Innovation and Competition...
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CISA Now Accepting Nominations for First Cyber Innovation Fellows Cohort

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is proud to announce the launch of the Cyber Innovation Fellows initiative to leverage private sector expertise to contribute directly to the nation’s cyber defense on a temporary basis. As a Fellow, participants will lend...
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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on the Confirmation of Kenneth L. Wainstein to Lead the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis

News Release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the confirmation of Kenneth L. Wainstein as Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis...
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At Hearing, Portman Highlights Recent Report That Underscores Threat Ransomware Presents to the United States

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a hearing to examine rising ransomware attacks and the need for comprehensive data to deter these attacks. In his remarks, Portman...
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Katko, Pfluger: The Homeland is Less Secure Under Biden

Katko, Pfluger: The Homeland is Less Secure Under Biden
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Katko: Title 42 is Critical to Managing the Biden Border Crisis

Katko: Title 42 is Critical to Managing the Biden Border Crisis
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Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Advances in Senate

Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Advances in Senate
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Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate

Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate
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Peters, Romney, Burr & Hagerty Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Appropriate Use and Recycling of Federal Electric Vehicle Batteries Advances in Senate

Peters, Romney, Burr & Hagerty Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Appropriate Use and Recycling of Federal Electric Vehicle Batteries Advances in Senate
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TSA checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport now equipped with new state-of-the-art 3-D checkpoint scanners to improve explosives detection

Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. Five new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) scanners that provide 3-D imaging have been installed at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), providing critical explosives detection capabilities for screening carry-on items.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0052 on June 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Three Mile Creek, Mobile, Alabama on June 7

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on June 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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