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Slam the Scam – How to Spot Suspicious Calls

News Release: Have you ever received an ominous call or message from someone pretending to be a government official alleging that your information has been compromised or demanding a form of payment?

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Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bill Improving How Congress Works to Save Taxpayer Dollars and Enhance Government Efficiency Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to require the Government Accountability Office (GAO), as part of its annual reporting to Congress, to submit a report listing unimplemented recommendations for congressional consideration and...

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Peters, Portman, Stabenow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains & Economic Security

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. supply chains and domestic production capacity in ways that benefit homeland security. The legislation will assign the Department of...

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Homeland Security Department discusses Homeland Security Advisory Council New Projects 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, Daines, Colleagues: Defund Biden’s Disinformation Board

News Release: Dear Chairman Murphy and Ranking Member Capito...

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Homeland Security Department discusses Proposed 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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Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest between taxpayer-funded projects and government contractors’ other business opportunities...

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Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on May 26 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on May 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Portman, Sinema Bipartisan Legislation to Expand FEMA’s Capacity to Help Communities Address Technological Hazards Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), applauded the Committee for passing their bipartisan Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training Act of 2022 to expand the Federal...

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Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pets and Other Animals During and After Natural Disasters Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to help protect pets and other animals during and in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies has advanced in the Senate. The Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act directs the Administrator...

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Peters & Braun Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Transparency and Accountability for Federal Agency Performance Goals Advances in Senate

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) to bolster the performance of federal agencies and ensure they are effectively carrying out their mission for the American people has advanced in the Senate. The Federal Agency Performance Act...

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Portman, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Authorize Stipends to Transnational Criminal Investigative Units

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the bipartisan Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit Stipend Act to authorize the existing Transnational Criminal Investigative...

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How politicians on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee dealt with bills on May 26

There was activity on five bills related to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 26.

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Portman, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline How Government Accountability Office Informs Congress About Unimplemented Recommendations Advances From Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, 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, announced that their bipartisan Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act has advanced from the Senate Homeland Security...