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PHMSA sets new requirements for freight railroad hazmat disclosures
In a bid to improve rail safety and support first responders, the Biden administration’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a final rule this week that would require railroads to proactively provide first responders with real-time details of … Read More » The post PHMSA sets new requirements for freight railroad hazmat disclosures appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
U.S. congressman works to ensure nonprofits aren’t supporting terrorism
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) has requested information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits and their potential involvement in terrorist activity. “We are concerned that nonprofit organizations with access … Read More » The post U.S. congressman works to ensure nonprofits aren’t supporting terrorism appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
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.
PREPARED for AI Act proposes guardrails for any federal use of artificial intelligence
U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently introduced the PREPARED for AI Act, which calls for safeguards on any use of artificial intelligence (AI) by the federal government by the creation of certain standards focused on safe … Read More » The post PREPARED for AI Act proposes guardrails for any federal use of artificial intelligence appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Federal legislation proposes increased Congressional oversight of foreign transactions
U.S. Reps. John Moolenaar (R-MI), Zach Nunn (R-IA), and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced legislation this week to increase congressional involvement in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). That legislation was dubbed the Foreign Investment Transparency and … Read More » The post Federal legislation proposes increased Congressional oversight of foreign transactions 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.
Senate advances plans for Northern Border Coordination Center
Legislation by U.S. Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) – Northern Border Coordination Act (S. 2291) – advanced through the chamber this week, putting their ideas for expanding coordination on northern border security into the hands of the … Read More » The post Senate advances plans for Northern Border Coordination Center appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Law enforcement seizes methamphetamine, fentanyl, and more, charges 47 in alleged drug trafficking ring
Raids in California this week culminated in charges against 47 alleged members of a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking network and the seizure of more than 4 kilograms of fentanyl, 324 kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroine and dozens of firearms. More … Read More » The post Law enforcement seizes methamphetamine, fentanyl, and more, charges 47 in alleged drug trafficking ring 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.
Othram forensic sequencing lab chosen for $1.25M Small Business Innovation Research contract
The AFWERX arm of the Air Force Research Laboratory recently awarded a $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract to Othram for advancements to forensic DNA sequencing technology. Othram is a forensic sequencing lab for law enforcement. … Read More » The post Othram forensic sequencing lab chosen for $1.25M Small Business Innovation Research contract appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
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