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California early warning system notified millions ahead of 4.7 magnitude earthquake
On Friday, an earthquake early warning system worked, officials said, notifying millions of Californians of a 4.7 magnitude earthquake up to 20 seconds before the shaking started. Officials said that at 7:28 a.m. on Sept. 13, an earthquake centered 4.4 … Read More » The post California early warning system notified millions ahead of 4.7 magnitude earthquake appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Report finds port security threat in Chinese tech, equipment
On Friday, a joint investigation found a rising threat to U.S. economic and homeland security in the Chinese Communist Party’s dominance in U.S. port infrastructure. According to a report from House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD … Read More » The post Report finds port security threat in Chinese tech, equipment appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
TSA proposes REAL ID enforcement flexibilities
On Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed new rules that would provide federal agencies with the flexibility to enforce REAL ID regulations. The proposed rule would ensure that federal agencies, including TSA, can enforce REAL ID requirements starting May … Read More » The post TSA proposes REAL ID enforcement flexibilities appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Legislation introduced to increase communications from FEMA to states, localities receiving counter-terrorism grants
On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced legislation designed to improve communication from FEMA to states and localities receiving counter-terrorism grants. The bill, the “Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act,” would require … Read More » The post Legislation introduced to increase communications from FEMA to states, localities receiving counter-terrorism grants appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
House passes legislation countering Chinese influence on higher education
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mark Green, MD (R-TN) applauded the House’s passage of legislation that seeks to counter the influence of China on American higher education. Green, the chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said U.S. Rep. August … Read More » The post House passes legislation countering Chinese influence on higher education appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Homeland Security Republicans applaud bills addressing national security, fentanyl activity
On Monday, Republicans on the House Committee on Homeland Security applauded the passage of three bills countering Chinese influence on homeland security and the fentanyl crisis out of committee. U.S. Rep. Mark Green, MD (R-TN) said the committee had advanced … Read More » The post Homeland Security Republicans applaud bills addressing national security, fentanyl activity appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
U.S. Secret Service partners with law enforcement on EBT fraud, card skimming outreach operation
On Thursday, the U.S. Secret Service announced it had joined forces with state and local law enforcement to conduct a payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud operation in Birmingham, Ala. Secret Service personnel, as well as Birmingham Police … Read More » The post U.S. Secret Service partners with law enforcement on EBT fraud, card skimming outreach operation appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Treasury Department’s FinCEN holds events to combat fentanyl financing
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) held its latest event focused on addressing financial crimes threats stemming from the fentanyl trade. Part of the Promoting Regional Outreach to Educate Communities to the Threat of Fentanyl … Read More » The post Treasury Department’s FinCEN holds events to combat fentanyl financing appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Cleveland-Cliffs backs Biden’s reported decision to block Nippon takeover of US Steel
Cleveland-Cliffs said on Thursday it supports President Joe Biden’s reported decision to block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel and expressed interest in making another bid for U.S. Steel’s assets. The company said the takeover deal would … Read More » The post Cleveland-Cliffs backs Biden’s reported decision to block Nippon takeover of US Steel appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS seeking information to boost port cybersecurity
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Request for Information from commercial port operators to help research maritime cybersecurity. The Directorate’s Maritime Port Resiliency and Security Research Testbed project is working … Read More » The post DHS seeking information to boost port cybersecurity appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
KBR acquires LinQuest to expand digital, national security, intelligence capabilities
Science, technology and engineering solutions provider KBR announced Tuesday it had acquired LinQuest Corporation. The acquisition will allow KBR to strengthen its capabilities across space, air dominance and connected battlespace missions, the company said. LinQuest, a provider of advanced engineering, … Read More » The post KBR acquires LinQuest to expand digital, national security, intelligence capabilities appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS strengthens Maritime cybersecurity through partnership with Japan
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it had strengthened maritime cybersecurity through a partnership with its counterpart in Japan. From Aug. 21-22, DHS and the Government of Japan conducted a tabletop exercise that simulated a major … Read More » The post DHS strengthens Maritime cybersecurity through partnership with Japan appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Army awards Javelin contract to Raytheon, Lockheed Martin
On Thursday, the U.S. Army announced it had awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) contract to Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The $1.3 billion contract is the largest single-year Javelin production contract covers Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services. The … Read More » The post Army awards Javelin contract to Raytheon, Lockheed Martin appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Rep. Moolenaar, Sen. Rubio ask DoD to blacklist China-linked battery company
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) asked the U.S. Department of Defense to immediately place CATL on the list of companies operating in the United States that have ties to the Chinese Communist Party’s Military-Civilian … Read More » The post Rep. Moolenaar, Sen. Rubio ask DoD to blacklist China-linked battery company appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
US DoD announces cooperative agreement on STEM education, outreach programs
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it had awarded Research Triangle Institute a $190 million agreement to provide STEM education and outreach to communities across the country. The award, the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Consortium … Read More » The post US DoD announces cooperative agreement on STEM education, outreach programs appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DOD convenes climate summit to strengthen regional security collaboration
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Defense hosted the Climate and Defense Summit of the Americas to gather senior leaders in the Western Hemisphere to address defense and security challenges posed by climate change. Officials said the summit, held at … Read More » The post DOD convenes climate summit to strengthen regional security collaboration appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS announces nearly $724M in preparedness grants
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it had allocated nearly $724 million to federal preparedness grants. The allocations include $454.4 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant program, an increase of nearly $150 million over last … Read More » The post DHS announces nearly $724M in preparedness grants appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DoD awards $13M in grants for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program
On August 7, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it had awarded seven more Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program awards to seven more firms. The awards brings the number of awards to date up to 13 for a total of $23 … Read More » The post DoD awards $13M in grants for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Senator requests information from TSA on surveillance
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) requested information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asking for information on whether or not security systems have been improperly surveilling American citizens. Paul, the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and … Read More » The post Senator requests information from TSA on surveillance appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Committee passes Healthcare Cybersecurity Act
On August 12, U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) applauded the passage of legislation to protect health care and the public health sectors’ cybersecurity through the U.S. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee earlier this month. Young and U.S. Sen. Jacky … Read More » The post Committee passes Healthcare Cybersecurity Act appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
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