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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, John Cornyn (R-TX), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), reintroduced bipartisan legislation to authorize Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), which help improve collaboration among federal agency offices located outside of Washington, D.C. FEBs help coordinate federal emergency response activities at the local level, and build partnerships between agencies and state and local entities to ensure federal programs are administered effectively.
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PETERS & PAUL ANNOUNCE HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS AND RANKING MEMBERS FOR THE 118TH CONGRESS
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today announced the Chairs and Ranking Members of the committee’s three subcommittees for the 118th Congress.
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PETERS AND GRASSLEY REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HELP PREVENT FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN U.S. POLICY
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve our nation’s ability to prevent foreign governments, including adversaries like the Chinese and Russian governments, from attempting to influence U.S. policy without making appropriate disclosures.
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PETERS, LANKFORD, SINEMA & HAWLEY REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE LEASING PROGRAM FOR UNDERUTILIZED SPACE HELD BY FEDERAL AGENCIES
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, James Lankford (R-OK), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to create a program that allows federal agencies to lease underutilized properties with approval from the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), and to use the rent payments to help fund capital projects and facilities maintenance.
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Chairman Green Opening Statement in Organizational Meeting for 118th Congress
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) delivered the following opening statement at the Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress.
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Chairman Green Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address this evening.
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Chairman Green: If Biden Was Serious About Stopping Illicit Drugs He’d Secure The Border
Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) plans to increase inspection capacity at American ports of entry to interdict more illicit drugs.
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Chairman Green Statement on Removal of Chinese Spy Balloon from U.S. Airspace
Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement after U.S. officials confirmed the Chinese spy balloon was shot down and removed from U.S. airspace.
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Chairman Green Meets with CISA Director Jen Easterly
Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement after his meeting with the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jen Easterly.
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DHS Updates Department-Wide Use of Force Policy to Advance Effective, Accountable Law Enforcement and Strengthen Public Safety
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Use of Force Policy as required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the ...
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DHS Teams Up with State and Local Officials to Secure Super Bowl LVII
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security, in close coordination with state and local officials, is leading federal efforts to ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVII. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas was in Phoenix and Glendale, ...
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NBPC's Judd: New CBP pursuit policy 'absolves smugglers of all responsibility for the terrible things they do on the road'
Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council, has said the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's new pursuit policy will put agents at risk.
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New Jersey congressman called for 'decisive consequences' day before Chinese spy balloon was shot down
A Republican congressman from New Jersey called for "decisive consequences" the day before the shooting down of Chinese surveillance balloon this past weekend.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Israel’s Visitor Visa Refusal Rate
News Release: Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding Israel’s Visitor Refusal Rate
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Disaster Recovery Centers to Close on Sundays
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. -- All FEMA/State/Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery Centers in Alabama will close on Sundays.
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TSA shares travel tips to Chiefs fans flying to Phoenix for Super Bowl
Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. Football fans planning to head to Phoenix to cheer on the Chiefs can fly like winners if they follow a few travel tips before their flight to the big game and back home with their stash of Super Bowl souvenirs.
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DHS Updates Department-Wide Use of Force Policy to Advance Effective, Accountable Law Enforcement and Strengthen Public Safety
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced updates to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Use of Force Policy as required by President Biden’s Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety to meet or exceed the...
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How to fly like an Eagle to the Super Bowl
Release: PHILADELPHIA Football fans who plan to fly to Phoenix to cheer on the Eagles can fly like winners if they follow a few travel tips before their flight to the big game and then fly home with their stash of Super Bowl souvenirs.
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Mayorkas: DHS task force 'reunited more than 600 children who were separated from their families'
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas made a statement on the Family Reunification Task Force and the successful reunification of more than 600 children with their families.
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Greene and Sumter Counties
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - FEMA and the state of Alabama are opening two disaster recovery centers Feb. 7 in Greene and Sumter counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
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