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Marana man sentenced to 57 months for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon following HSI, multiple law enforcement agencies investigation

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Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate
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, applauded the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for passing their bipartisan Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW)...
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What releases are upcoming from the Coast Guard on May 31
There is one release scheduled to be published on May 31.
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Peters, Romney, Burr & Hagerty Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Appropriate Use and Recycling of Federal Electric Vehicle Batteries Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) to ensure government agencies are properly using and recycling batteries from the federal fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) has advanced in the Senate.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection set to publish a new notice on May 31
There is one release scheduled to be published on May 31.

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Peters Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Foreign Lobbying Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to increase transparency around foreign lobbying, shine a light on efforts by foreign adversaries to influence our public policy, and ensure the government is working in the best interest of the nation has advanced in...
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Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on May 26 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on May 26
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Portman Statement on Federal Charges Against Ohio-Based Alleged ISIS Operative Using Unsecured Southern Border to Smuggle in Terrorists
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced federal charges against an alleged ISIS operative in Columbus, Ohio was in the United States with a pending asylum application, planning to use our unsecured southern border to bring in fellow terrorists, and plotting to murder President George W. Bush...
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After Sentencing of Chinese Thousand Talents Plan Award Recipient, Portman Calls for USICA Conference Report to Safeguard American Innovation
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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Peters, Portman, Stabenow Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains & Economic Security Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Legislation authored by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) bill to strengthen U.S. supply chains and domestic production capacity in ways that benefit homeland security has advanced in the Senate. The legislation will assign the Department of Homeland Security’s existing Trade and Economic...
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Peters Releases New Report on Rise of Ransomware Attacks and How Cryptocurrencies Facilitate Cybercrimes
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a new report detailing the results of his investigation into the role cryptocurrencies continue to play in emboldening and incentivizing cybercriminals to commit ransomware...

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Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on May 26
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Efficiently and Fairly Processing Asylum Claims
News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the implementation of a rule that will ensure that noncitizens placed in expedited removal who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, while those who are not are promptly removed. ...

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Fact Sheet: Implementation of the Credible Fear and Asylum Processing Interim Final Rule
News Release: On May 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) will begin implementing a rule to ensure that those subject to expedited removal who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed. Due to existing court backlogs...
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Efficiently and Fairly Processing Asylum Claims
News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the implementation of a rule that will ensure that noncitizens placed in expedited removal who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, while those who are not are promptly removed. The rule goes into effect on May 31, 2022...

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Portman, Klobuchar, Blunt, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Congressional Cybersecurity Defenders Receive Timely Cybersecurity Information Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee, Roy Blunt (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman...
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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Foreign Lobbying
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to increase transparency around foreign lobbying, shine a light on efforts by foreign adversaries to influence our public policy, and ensure the government is...

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Portman, Peters, Stabenow Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains & Economic Security Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) applauded HSGAC for passing their bipartisan DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act to strengthen...
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FEMA Rental Assistance May Help Renters and Homeowners Who Need a Place to Stay
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - For New Mexico renters and homeowners who cannot live in their homes because of damage due to the wildfires, FEMA rental assistance may help. The initial rental award is for two months and may be reviewed for further assistance.

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