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TSA publishes final rule on Flight Training Security Program improvements
For the first time since its creation in 2004, the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Flight Training Security Program is getting an overhaul. As published in the Federal Register this week, TSA plans to update the program for efficacy and efficiency, … Read More » The post TSA publishes final rule on Flight Training Security Program improvements appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
FEMA launches new hurricane season campaign with multicultural messaging on flood risks
The 2024 Hurricane Season Campaign began for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week, and this year, the agency’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) intends to expand its community outreach by communicating risks through six languages. Targeting those in … Read More » The post FEMA launches new hurricane season campaign with multicultural messaging on flood risks appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
SERVICE Act of 2024 seeks DOJ pilot program, grants for local veteran response teams
As a way to support veterans, U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Dale Strong (R-AL), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Glenn Ivey (D-MD) recently introduced legislation that would offer local law enforcement grants to create veteran response teams for use during … Read More » The post SERVICE Act of 2024 seeks DOJ pilot program, grants for local veteran response teams appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS publishes guidelines for securing critical infrastructure and weapons against AI threats
Mere days after the Department of Homeland Security formed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety and Security Board, it also released new guidelines for how to protect critical infrastructure and weapons of mass destruction against the threats posed by AI. … Read More » The post DHS publishes guidelines for securing critical infrastructure and weapons against AI threats appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
U.S. Army and European Command awards KBR $771M contract
KBR will continue to provide life support, equipment readiness, training and supply chain solutions for the United States Army Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and European Command (EUCOM) under a new $771 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract option. The contract awarded this week will … Read More » The post U.S. Army and European Command awards KBR $771M contract appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Spectrum and National Security Act introduced to modernize spectrum policy, revamp FCC authority
In a bid to update federal spectrum and communications network policy, restore the auction authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and push technological investments, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) recently introduced the Spectrum and National Security Act. Pitching the … Read More » The post Spectrum and National Security Act introduced to modernize spectrum policy, revamp FCC authority appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Department of Homeland Security forms AI Safety and Security Board
As a new means to advise the Secretary of Homeland Security and stakeholders, and promote safe development of artificial intelligence (AI), the department recently formed the AI Safety and Security Board. Joined by more than 20 technology and critical infrastructure … Read More » The post Department of Homeland Security forms AI Safety and Security Board appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
National security upgrades, pay raises and more pushed in Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act
Members of Congress recently paraded a mix of recommended updates to benefit military service members as part of the new Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act (H.R. 8070) – and it is set to serve as the base for the … Read More » The post National security upgrades, pay raises and more pushed in Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Embattled TikTok in jeopardy as President Biden signs legislative ban
The ByteDance-owned TikTok faces an uphill battle in the United States after President Joe Biden signed a law this week forcing it to sell to a U.S. company or be banned outright. Biden’s signature was the final stroke needed to … Read More » The post Embattled TikTok in jeopardy as President Biden signs legislative ban appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Raytheon begins $115M expansion of Alabama missile integration facility
Promising to grow space for integrating and delivering on critical defense programs by more than 50 percent, the RTX company Raytheon recently broke ground on a $115 million expansion to its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility in Alabama. When finished, … Read More » The post Raytheon begins $115M expansion of Alabama missile integration facility appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Reward offered for Iranian nationals charged over multi-year cyber campaign against U.S. companies
In unsealing a 13-page indictment this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed charges against four Iranian nationals for their alleged involvement in a hacking campaign against the U.S. government and private companies. The defendants remain at large and … Read More » The post Reward offered for Iranian nationals charged over multi-year cyber campaign against U.S. companies appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
FEND OFF Fentanyl Act included in national security supplemental
A bill targeting the illicit fentanyl supply chain, the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, S.1271, recently advanced through the U.S. Senate as part of the national security supplemental. If ultimately approved, the legislation from bill sponsor … Read More » The post FEND OFF Fentanyl Act included in national security supplemental appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Pennsylvania earns $10M federal grant to improve crime statistics reporting
In order to move the state closer to federal standards and allow reporting of local crime statistics to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) recently netted a $10 million federal American Rescue Plan … Read More » The post Pennsylvania earns $10M federal grant to improve crime statistics reporting appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DoD innovative technologies pilot funds 13 additional projects
For the next round of participants in a pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced 13 projects will receive funding. Helmed by the Office of the Under … Read More » The post DoD innovative technologies pilot funds 13 additional projects appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
House advances aid for Ukraine, Israel and defense manufacturing after weeks of doubt
The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a $95 billion package (H.R.815) over the weekend that will include aid for Ukraine and Israel, and billions in support for the domestic defense industrial base. The Ukraine portion of the bill passed 311-112, … Read More » The post House advances aid for Ukraine, Israel and defense manufacturing after weeks of doubt appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Ammunition Supply Chain Act proposes mandated reporting on materials key to U.S. ammunition manufacturing
Under a new bill – the Ammunition Supply Chain Act – proposed in the House by U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and in the Senate by U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), the U.S. Army would need to prepare a thorough … Read More » The post Ammunition Supply Chain Act proposes mandated reporting on materials key to U.S. ammunition manufacturing appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Restoring American Deterrence Act seeks nuclear overhauls to deter China and Russia
Focused on China and Russia as the combined threats of the present and future, a group of senators recently introduced the Restoring American Deterrence Act to revise United States nuclear preparedness and update deterrence strategies. The bill was based on … Read More » The post Restoring American Deterrence Act seeks nuclear overhauls to deter China and Russia appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Bipartisan House effort seeks sanctions for Chinese firms backing Russian invasion of Ukraine
This week, a collection of Republican and Democratic legislators introduced a bill to sanction any Chinese military firm supporting Russia. In the NO LIMITS ACT, U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Jared Golden (D-ME) … Read More » The post Bipartisan House effort seeks sanctions for Chinese firms backing Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
Eight preparedness grant recipients to split $1.8B from DHS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced more than $1.8 billion in preparedness grants to benefit eight recipients in fiscal year 2024 in addressing capacity, flexibility and high priority investments. “As threats continue to evolve, the Department of … Read More » The post Eight preparedness grant recipients to split $1.8B from DHS appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
DHS opens applications for 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a notice of funding opportunity for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grant program recently, opening a month-long application period for interested parties to seek out $18 million. … Read More » The post DHS opens applications for 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant program appeared first on Homeland Preparedness News.
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