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Bipartisan senators urge increase in maximum number of authorized H-2B visas
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators recently sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor, urging the agencies to release the maximum number of Congressionally-authorized H-2B visas for fiscal year 2025. The H-2B Temporary … Read More » The post Bipartisan senators urge increase in maximum number of authorized H-2B visas appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DOE, NNSA work to mitigate risks of AI, improve national security
A new security memo from the White House on Artificial Intelligence, the first ever released, will galvanize the federal government in its AI National Security mission, officials said. The National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence provides direction on harnessing AI … Read More » The post DOE, NNSA work to mitigate risks of AI, improve national security appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Autonomous and networked maritime systems successfully tested by AUKUS
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) successfully completed tests of several autonomous and networked systems during Autonomous Warrior 24, a three-week series of maritime experiments and exercises, in Australia. “AUKUS partners have long histories of working together … Read More » The post Autonomous and networked maritime systems successfully tested by AUKUS appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Massachusetts lawmakers urge ATF to stem influx of illegal firearms into the state
Members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation recently sent a letter to the heads of the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), urging the ATF to increase its work to mitigate the influx of … Read More » The post Massachusetts lawmakers urge ATF to stem influx of illegal firearms into the state appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS S&T awards Minority Serving Institutions $1.8M for summer research
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) said on Oct. 23 it awarded 19 research teams from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) $1.78 million in Summer Research Team Program funding for homeland security-related research. Awardees include Hispanic … Read More » The post DHS S&T awards Minority Serving Institutions $1.8M for summer research appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Army awards Raytheon $676M in contracts for TOW weapon system
The U.S. Army has awarded RTX’s Raytheon a $676 million contract to continue manufacturing the TOW weapon system. The tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided TOW system will be in service with the U.S. and allied forces beyond 2050, officials said. The … Read More » The post Army awards Raytheon $676M in contracts for TOW weapon system appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DoD, SBA approve first group of investment funds for economic, national security technology
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently approved the first group of Small Business Investment Company Licensees and Green Light Approved investment funds under the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technology (SBICCT) Initiative. The … Read More » The post DoD, SBA approve first group of investment funds for economic, national security technology appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Advanced Border Coordination Act would enhance law enforcement at southern border
Members of Congress proposed a bipartisan bill Oct. 22 that aims to strengthen law enforcement operations and collaboration at America’s southern border. “For the safety of our communities, we have to restore the rule of law and secure our borders, … Read More » The post Advanced Border Coordination Act would enhance law enforcement at southern border appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Homeland Security Committee Republican request hearing on cyberattacks
On Monday, Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security requested a hearing from intelligence agencies about the cyberattack by Salt Typhoon on ISPs like AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies. U.S. Reps. Mark Greene (R-TN), Andrew Garbarina (R-NY), … Read More » The post Homeland Security Committee Republican request hearing on cyberattacks appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Justice Department to implement rule addressing data security
The Justice Department recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to implement an executive order President Joe Biden issued in February. The order, Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of … Read More » The post Justice Department to implement rule addressing data security appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
McKinsey & Company working for Chinese military, House committee claims
American consulting firm McKinsey & Company is working for the Chinese military and Chinese Communist Party, according to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Marco … Read More » The post McKinsey & Company working for Chinese military, House committee claims appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Senators warn of IV fluid shortage
On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Bob Casey (D-PA) asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to take action on the nation’s intravenous fluid shortage. In a … Read More » The post Senators warn of IV fluid shortage appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
House Homeland Security Committee reports details Chinese Communist Party threats
The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security on Oct. 17 released an assessment, detailing recent instances of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-related espionage in the United States as well as acts of transnational repression. The assessment, China Threat Snapshot, also documents … Read More » The post House Homeland Security Committee reports details Chinese Communist Party threats appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
U.S. senators warn of IV fluid shortage
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) recently asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take action on the nation’s intravenous fluid shortage. In an Oct. 11 letter to HHS Secretary … Read More » The post U.S. senators warn of IV fluid shortage appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Pending federal bill aims to improve visa processing
A bipartisan bill under consideration in the U.S. House Judiciary Committee would improve visa processing by reducing the need to mail physical copies of documents that are already submitted electronically, easing the burden on applicants and saving the U.S. State … Read More » The post Pending federal bill aims to improve visa processing appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Raytheon to pay more than $950M to settle foreign bribery charges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that Raytheon Company, a subsidiary of RTX, will pay more than $950 million as a result of an investigation into a major government fraud scheme. According to the DOJ, Raytheon will pay … Read More » The post Raytheon to pay more than $950M to settle foreign bribery charges appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
NNSA launches 25-year blueprint for nuclear security
On Tuesday, the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) released its 25-year plan for the Nuclear Security Enterprise. The Enterprise Blueprint will align the delivery of specialized infrastructure with the demands across the nuclear stockpile, global security and … Read More » The post NNSA launches 25-year blueprint for nuclear security appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Washington state’s DNA project has collected 3,000 samples
A DNA project lawfully owed by Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has helped law enforcement collect 3,000 DNA profiles of serious criminal offenders over the past five years and logged them into the national Combined DNA Index System. The … Read More » The post Washington state’s DNA project has collected 3,000 samples appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Charges pressed against seven members of Pennsylvania firearm trafficking ring
Law enforcement recently pressed charges against seven members of the Six Figure Boys, a Pittsburgh-based retail theft and firearms trafficking ring. Group members were based in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood and included a pawn shop owner who allegedly bought and … Read More » The post Charges pressed against seven members of Pennsylvania firearm trafficking ring appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS Joint Task Force authority legislation becomes law
Legislation that would reauthorize the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Joint Task Forces authority was signed into law this month, officials said. The legislation, authored by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (R-MI) would allow DHS to establish joint operations using DHS … Read More » The post DHS Joint Task Force authority legislation becomes law appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
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