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Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Announces $160 Million First Tranche of Additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funds to Protect Faith-Based Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations Against Targeted Attacks

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute $160 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds as a first tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks.

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FEMA Prepares for 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Joins NOAA for Annual Hurricane Outlook

FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks joined NOAA Administrator Dr. Rick Spinrad and NWS Director Ken Graham to issue the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook ahead of the official start of the season.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at #SummerReady Extreme Heat Summit

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the virtual #SummerReady Extreme Heat Summit.

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FACT SHEET: DHS Facilitates the Safe and Responsible Deployment and Use of Artificial Intelligence in Federal Government, Critical Infrastructure, and U.S. Economy

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a leading role in developing policies and introducing initiatives to help ensure the safe and secure use of AI in support of President Biden’s landmark Executive Order (EO).

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at 10th Annual African American Mayors Association Conference

Secretary Mayorkas delivered remarks in a keynote address at the 10th Annual African American Mayors Association Conference in Atlanta, GA.

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DHS Announces $1.8 Billion in Preparedness Grants

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced more than $1.8 billion in funding for eight Fiscal Year 2024 preparedness grant programs.

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El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional anuncia $300 millones en fondos directos para comunidades que reciben inmigrantes y $340 millones para un nuevo proceso competitivo de otorgamientos

El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés), a través de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy la disponibilidad de $300 millones en subvenciones del Programa de Refugios y Servicios (SSP, por sus siglas en inglés).

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Department of Homeland Security Announces $300 Million in Direct Funding to Communities Receiving Migrants and $340 Million for A New Competitive Awards Process

DHS, through the FEMA and CBP, announced $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants.

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Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at National Emergency Managers Association Mid-Year Forum

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the National Emergency Managers Association Mid-Year Forum in Washington, DC.

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Department of Homeland Security Unveils Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, Announces Pilot Projects to Maximize Benefits of Technology, Advance Homeland Security Mission

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Chief Information Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen announced the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) first “Artificial Intelligence Roadmap.”