News and reports from the Department of Homeland Security.

Non-citizen workers in the United States are getting an assist from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in asserting their legal rights in the workplace.

Release: ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Missouri airports discovered a total of 215 firearms in travelers carry-on luggage in 2022. St. Louis Lambert International Airport saw a small decrease with 99 guns found last year, but still led the state in overall detections at security checkpoints.

News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to respond to the needs of the areas that may be impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia as well as the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in California.

Release: DETROIT Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 100 handguns at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) security checkpoints in 2022, an increase over the 94 detected in 2021.

News Release: Mental health is an important part of your well-being. Mental health includes your emotional, social, and psychological wellness. It helps determine how you handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. According to research, optimism is linked to better physical and mental health outcomes. It can also promote a sense of well-being during difficult times.

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved nearly $3 million in federal funding to reimburse Hopkins County for debris removal, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $1.1 million to seven federal laboratories that support DHS missions and homeland security stakeholders. The contract awards stem from S&T’s Commercialization Accelerator Program’s (CAP) inaugural Call for Proposals, which seeks to identify groundbreaking technologies that demonstrate great potential for commercialization.

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $2.3 million in federal funding to reimburse the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for emergency protective measures, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021 tornadoes.

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Merced County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.

News Release: ATLANTA - Georgia homeowners and renters in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred Jan. 12, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have been added to the major federal disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding, meaning residents who had damage or losses from the storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA continues to schedule open public forums throughout Southwest Florida in its mission to inform hurricane survivors of available state and federal recovery programs. Over the past three months, FEMA has supported more than 100 community meetings throughout a 20-county area in which...

Release: INDIANAPOLIS Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 68 handguns at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) security checkpoints in 2022, a decrease from the 74 detected in 2021.

Release: BOSTON Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at six New England airports detected a record 46 firearms in 2022, three more than the previous record of 43 in 2018.

The Coast Guard has extended the retirement age for active duty enlisted members from 30 years to 34 years of military service.