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The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services are still accepting for temporary, non-agricultural works, despite reaching a congressionally-mandated cap, according to a news release issued this week

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Regulations on Rulemaking Procedures discussed on March 3 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published an eight page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine Senate Confirmation Process for Presidential Appointees
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with government reform experts to examine how lawmakers could streamline the presidential appointment process and reduce federal vacancies, while maintaining the...

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Viva Air joins TSA PreCheck®
Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® expedited screening program with the addition of Viva Air. The airline is based in Colombia and currently serves Orlando International Airport and Miami International Airport.

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CISA and FBI Publish Advisory to Protect Organizations from Destructive Malware Used in Ukraine
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory today providing an overview of destructive malware that has been used to target organizations in Ukraine as well as guidance on how organizations can detect and protect their networks.

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TSA and San Antonio International Aiport prepared for spring break travel with new technologies as an increase in passengers is expected
Release: SAN ANTONIO, Tx - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April. TSA continues to put into place additional technology...
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Notice published by Homeland Security Department on March 3
The US Homeland Security Department published an eight page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Homeland Security Department discusses Global Business Identifier (GBI) on March 2
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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On Senate Floor, Portman Highlights Need for Senate to Pass Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered remarks urging his Senate colleagues to pass the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act. The legislation will set the United States Postal...

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The TSA Federal Air Marshal Service recognizes its 60th anniversary
Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the agency’s Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS).

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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new designation of Sudan and an extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.“Sudan is currently experiencing political instability and unrest, and armed conflict in South Sudan has displaced millions of residents,” said Secretary Alejandro N.

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USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to All Service Centers
As part of our credit card payment pilot program, the USCIS service centers are now accepting credit card payments using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, for all forms except Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for H-1B and H-2A petitions.

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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
he Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

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Portman on Senate Floor: “House Must Quickly Pass the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act to Protect the Nation from Cyberattacks”
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered remarks applauding the Senate passage of his bipartisan landmark legislative package, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, to significantly...

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DHS S&T Awards Funding to Minority Serving Institutions to Advance Summer Research Projects
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announces 17 faculty members from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) are selected to receive a total of $824,234 in funding to advance their research projects.
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Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release discussed on March 2 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Safety Zone; Jackson Fireworks Scattering; Yellow Bluff San Francisco Bay, Sausalito, CA discussed on March 2 by Homeland Security Department
The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Senate Passes Portman, Peters Landmark Legislative Package to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate has passed a landmark legislative package, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, authored by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to significantly enhance our...

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Homeland Security Department discusses Safety Zone; Military Ocean Terminal Concord Safety Zone, Suisun Bay, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, CA on March 2
The US Homeland Security Department published a one page rule on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Senate Passes Peters and Portman Landmark Legislative Package to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate has passed a landmark legislative package authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to combat ongoing cybersecurity...

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