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The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for California

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, local and tribal response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding and mud slides beginning Jan. 8, 2023, and continuing.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Implementation of a Parole Process for Haitians on Jan. 9

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Impacted by Two Hurricanes - What You Need to Know

News Release: BRANDON, Fla. - FEMA would like to remind survivors when two or more disasters are declared in the same state, FEMA ensures survivors receive all eligible assistance while preventing a duplication of federal benefits. One way the agency achieves this is to require a separate application for each disaster. If you have property damage or loss from Ian and then again from Nicole, you will need to complete two separate disaster assistance applications.
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Homeland Security Department discusses New York; Emergency and Related Determinations on Jan. 9

The US Homeland Security Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Cho: HSI Kansas City is working 'to eradicate human trafficking in our community'

Homeland Security Investigations Kansas City is taking part in its annual January collaboration with other law enforcement agencies to inform the American public about human trafficking, its signs and how to report and avoid it.
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FEMA Awards University of Rhode Island Over $4.3 Million for COVID Testing Costs

News Release: BOSTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4.3 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the University of Rhode Island for the cost of testing students, staff and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Granger on Speakership Election

News Release: WASHINGTON - Rep. Kay Granger (TX), Chairwoman-Elect of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (CA) election to serve as the 55th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Granger Remarks on FY23 Omnibus Appropriations

Release: Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2617, an omnibus appropriations package to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year.
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Carter: 'Washington, not Beijing, sets the terms of our relationship with China'

While strained U.S.-China relations have halted progress on tackling the fentanyl crisis, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) said the U.S. must take multi-pronged action by enforcing strong border control policies and addressing China's role in supplying fentanyl precursors to Mexico.
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DHS-DHS grant application closes on Feb. 10

FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) grant opened on Jan. 9.
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Granger Remarks on Democrats' One-Week Continuing Resolution

News Release: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this short-term continuing resolution through December 23rd.
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Public notices: Homeland Security Department publishes 7 in week ending Dec. 31

There were seven notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending Dec. 31, according to the Federal Register.
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Cronen: 'Mejia-Ramirez has displayed a pattern of disregard for the American legal system'

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently announced a Honduran fugitive with multiple convictions has been arrested on U.S. soil.
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Cho: HSI Kansas City works 'to ensure that the public knows the indicators of human trafficking'

Homeland Security Investigations Kansas City is seeking help from the public as it kicks off an annual campaign with other law enforcement agencies to combat human trafficking.
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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Japanese Minister Nishimura

News Release: WASHINGTON - On January 6, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura to continue their previous discussion in Tokyo in October related to the expansion of cyber cooperation and prevention of the use of forced ...
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Homeland Security Department publishes notice on Jan. 6

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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National Maritime Security Advisory Committee; January 2023 Meetings discussed on Jan. 6 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Show Your Commitment to Combating Human Trafficking This #WearBlueDay — January 11

News Release: January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (HTPM), where we highlight the work being done across the private and public sector to shed light on this horrific crime that affects millions of people across the globe, including right here in the United States. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign invites you to help raise awareness of human trafficking on this day by participating in one of its largest awareness initiatives, #WearBlueDay.
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Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations discussed on Jan. 6 by Homeland Security Department

The US Homeland Security Department published a four page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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