Archive of press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, speeches, and testimony.
Department of Homeland Security Announces "If You See Something, Say Something" Campaign Partnership with Washington State Ferries
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the expansion of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "If You See Something, Say Something™" public awareness campaign to the Washington State Ferries (WSF)—a partnership that will help to ensure the safety and security of riders, customers and crew members throughout the WSF system.
Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Visit to Las Vegas
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited Las Vegas to meet with small business owners and stakeholders and deliver remarks at the World Travel and Tourism Summit—reiterating the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) continued commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and travel while enhancing security and keeping the American public safe.
DHS Announces Grant Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Preparedness Grants
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the release of FY 2011 grant guidance and application kits for 12 DHS grant programs totaling $2.1 billion to assist states, urban areas, tribal and territorial governments, non-profit agencies, and the private sector in strengthening our nation's ability to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. In FY 2011, DHS grants were reduced by $780 million from the FY 2010 enacted level, nearly a quarter of FY 2010 DHS grant funding.
The United States and New Zealand Sign Joint Statement on Global Supply Chain Security
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully to sign a joint statement on global supply chain security cooperation - further strengthening ongoing collaboration between the United States and New Zealand to promote economic prosperity and make the global supply chain system stronger, smarter and more resilient.Secretary Napolitano Announces the Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti Beneficiaries
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti beneficiaries. This extension will be effective July 23, 2011 and is for an additional 18 months.
Testimony of Alan Bersin, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security: "Improving Security and Facilitating Commerce at America's Northern Border and P
Alan Bersin appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees to discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) efforts along the northern border.