Archive of press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, speeches, and testimony.
Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request Announced
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano unveiled the Department's $55.1 billion FY 2010 budget request on May 7th, focused around five major priorities—counterterrorism; border security; enforcement of immigration laws; disaster preparedness, response and recovery; and Department unification—designed to create a leaner, smarter, more effective agency.
Tara O'Toole to be Nominated as Under Secretary for Science and Technology
President Obama intends to nominate Dr. Tara O’Toole as Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate. Dr. O’Toole is an expert on environmental protection and biosecurity, and brings critical experience in health, safety and technology to the Department of Homeland Security.Secretary Napolitano's Media Briefing on H1N1 Flu Outbreak
Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at today’s media briefing on the H1N1 flu outbreak
Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at H1N1 Flu Outbreak Media Briefing
Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at the May 5, 2009 media briefing on the H1N1 flu outbreak.Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at the May 4th H1N1 Flu Media Briefing
Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at the May 4th H1N1 flu media briefing at FEMA headquarters.Remarks by Secretary Napolitano and Education Secretary Arne Duncan at Today's Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
This is part of our ongoing effort to keep people posted on what is happening and what we're seeing, and to begin to address frequently asked questions.
Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at Today's Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
Last night we heard President Obama speak directly to the country about the H1N1 virus. The President made clear that the number one priority is the safety of the American people. That's our focus and will continue to be our focus throughout the duration of this outbreak. Every action we are taking is meant to stop the spread of the virus and to mitigate its effect on our communities. Our decisions are being made based on the best science and best epidemiology that we know, and that is informing all of our decisions here.
DHS' First Efficiency Review Milestone, Begins Cost-Savings Initiatives
The Department of Homeland Security reached the first of four 30-day targets outlined in its Department-wide Efficiency Review this week, marking the initial implementation of four major initiatives set forth by Secretary Janet Napolitano in the plan announced on March 27.Secretary's Statement on President's Intent to Nominate Mayorkas as USCIS Director
Secretary Napolitano announced President Obama's intent to nominate Alejandro Mayorkas as director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).Secretary Napolitano's Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak, U.S. Government's Response
Secretary Napolitano spoke at a media briefing on the H1N1 flu outbreak and the U.S. government’s response, on April 29, 2009.