News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

HSI Baltimore-led investigation results in 22-year prison sentence for former Baltimore priest for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity

South Texas jury convicts Louisiana man for smuggling 52 in trailer following HSI, federal partner, investigation

News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York: “Our nation mourns the loss of life caused by the horrific shooting in Buffalo, New York. Our hearts break for the families and friends of the victims, ...

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 1 grant opened on May 16.

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Tom Carper (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and U.S. Representatives John Katko (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Homeland...

There were 19 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending May 14, according to the Federal Register.

A Baltimore gang member has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a deadly racketeering conspiracy.

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard to discuss migration challenges and opportunities for the advancement of economic development.

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced $1.6 billion for eight fiscal year 2022 preparedness grant programs. Together, these programs provide critical funding to help state and local officials prepare for, prevent, protect against and respond to acts of terrorism and other hazards. This funding is in addition to the $405.1 million announced last month for the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program.

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page proposed rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

There was activity on one bill related to the Homeland Security Committee on May 13.

News Release: SANTA FE, New Mexico - FEMA will be operating multiple Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) to assist New Mexicans affected by wildfires. Residents may visit any one of the MDRCs to speak face-to-face with FEMA specialists.

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: SANTA FE, New Mexico - A Disaster Recovery Center is now open at the Eastern New Mexico University to help New Mexico residents affected by the ongoing wildfires. Residents can get help with their disaster assistance applications, upload documents and get questions answered about federal disaster assistance.