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Solar projects to supply DoD with clean energy at military installations in Carolinas
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said this week it will partner with a major utility company to provide renewable energy for five military installations across North Carolina and South Carolina. The DoD has signed on with Duke Energy’s Green … Read More » The post Solar projects to supply DoD with clean energy at military installations in Carolinas appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
House Homeland Security Committee to consider new DHS requirements for U.S.-Canadian border
In introducing the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act (H.R. 8734) last week, U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) sought to increase security and attention on the U.S.-Canadian border through several mandates at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The … Read More » The post House Homeland Security Committee to consider new DHS requirements for U.S.-Canadian border appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
NDAA advances out of House despite Democrat objections to divisive amendments
The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) narrowly advanced out of the House last week in a 217-199 vote, largely split down party lines. With three Republicans opposing and six Democrats supporting, the legislation (H.R. 8070) has been a point … Read More » The post NDAA advances out of House despite Democrat objections to divisive amendments appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Bill to establish Northern Border Coordination Center advances through Senate
The Northern Border Coordination Act, authored by U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), advanced through the Senate this week, carrying with it the possible creation of a federal coordination center to be collocated along the border with … Read More » The post Bill to establish Northern Border Coordination Center advances through Senate appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Bipartisan bill seeks new DoD plan to rein in Iranian space activities
Through the newly introduced Space Technology and Regional Security (STARS) Act, United States Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) seek new strategies and data-sharing agreements to curtail Iranian space activities. “The next step to ending Iranian aggression is … Read More » The post Bipartisan bill seeks new DoD plan to rein in Iranian space activities appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Bill introduced in House to enhance oversight of CFIUS
Legislation that seeks to increase Congressional oversight of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Specifically, the Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act, sponsored by U.S. Reps. … Read More » The post Bill introduced in House to enhance oversight of CFIUS appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Republican lawmakers introduce legislation banning DHS from buying Chinese batteries
This week, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) introduced legislation that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from procuring batteries from companies owned and operated by the People’s Republic of China. The Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act … Read More » The post Republican lawmakers introduce legislation banning DHS from buying Chinese batteries appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
House committee leaders introduce bill empowering federal agencies to counter drone threats
In a joint effort, a bipartisan collection of leaders from the House committees on homeland security, transportation and infrastructure, and judiciary, recently introduced the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act to maintain and expand federal anti-drone operations. The legislation … Read More » The post House committee leaders introduce bill empowering federal agencies to counter drone threats appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
April National Cyber Crime Conference drew record numbers looking to refine training
More than 1,000 law enforcement officers from local, state, federal and international organizations attended the National Cyber Crime Conference this April, making use of the opportunity to expand their knowledge and tools for dealing with cyber incidents. While the event … Read More » The post April National Cyber Crime Conference drew record numbers looking to refine training appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
U.S. Reps. Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi seek intelligence briefing on GenScript Biotech over Chinese ties
In a letter written to both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director and director of National Intelligence (DNI), the leaders of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party pushed for … Read More » The post U.S. Reps. Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi seek intelligence briefing on GenScript Biotech over Chinese ties appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Recruit and Retain Act promises new law enforcement resources to counter staffing shortages
Following signature by President Joe Biden, the Recruit and Retain Act (S. 546) recently became law, giving law enforcement nationwide access to expanded federal grants and a new partnership program that will tie schools and law enforcement closer together. The … Read More » The post Recruit and Retain Act promises new law enforcement resources to counter staffing shortages appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
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