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Itasca County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Information Open House

News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Virtual Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Itasca County, Minnesota, on April 12, 2022, from 5 - 7 p.m. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

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National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; April 2022 Teleconference discussed on April 4 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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TSA detects firearm at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Release: MANCHESTER, N.H. - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This was the first firearm detection this year by TSA officers at an MHT security checkpoint.

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Portman, Peters, Comer, Maloney Bipartisan, Bicameral Postal Service Reform Act Signed Into Law

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 & Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Representatives James Comer (R-KY) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Ranking Member and Chairwoman of the House Committee...

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Chair Pingree Statement at the Regional Tribal Organizations Public Witness Hearing for FY23

Release: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Chair of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on U.S. International Assistance to Combat Narcotics Trafficking.

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Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Assist Ukrainian Nationals

News Release: Following Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing support and humanitarian relief to Ukrainian nationals in need both in the United States and abroad. To protect Ukrainians residing in the U.S., the Secretary of Homeland Security designated Ukraine...

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Fact Sheet: DHS Efforts to Assist Ukrainian Nationals

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S&T Press Release to Demonstrate Emerging Technology for Critical Mission Needs

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host a virtual demonstration series on May 3-4, 2022, to exhibit new technology solutions funded by its Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The SVIP Demo Week: Machine Learning showcase will feature 11 technologies from SVIP startups adapted from the commercial market to address DHS challenges.

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TSA prepares travelers for increase in passenger volumes at Idaho Falls Regional Airport

Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) advised travelers who are planning to depart on flights from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) this spring and summer to arrive early and prepared for every step of the airport travel process including the security screening checkpoint.

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Chairwoman Roybal-Allard Statement at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services FY23 Budget Request Hearing

Release: Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH), Chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the Congressional Budget Office.

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Longshore: ICE focus on individuals with 'foreign criminal warrants' resulted in arrest of Polish fugitive

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have reportedly expelled a foreign fugitive for money laundering, forgery and fraud.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone for Pollution Responders; Neva Strait, Sitka, AK on April 4

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Chair DeLauro Statement at the Social and Emotional Learning and Whole Child Approaches in K-12 Education Hearing

Release: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), Chair of the Defense Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Subcommittee's hearing on the United States Africa Command (CLOSED).

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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Nominations of Admiral Linda L. Fagan for USCG Commandant and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin for USCG Vice Commandant

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on President Biden’s nominations of Admiral Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin to serve as the 33rd Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Chairman Ryan Statement at the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the House of Representatives Hearing

Release: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the FY 2023 Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Hearing.