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Secretary Mayorkas Announces New DHS Commitments to Address the Climate Crisis at Leaders Summit on Climate

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke at the Leaders Summit on Climate where he reaffirmed the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to adapt and respond to the climate emergency, including by announcing several  steps the Department is taking to address this crisis.

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Virtual Meeting with European Commission’s Commissioner for Justice

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke with the European Commission’s Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders. During the conversation, they emphasized a shared desire to strengthen U.S.-EU cooperation and discussed the importance of the U.S.-EU Passenger Name Record Agreement.

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DHS to Make Additional 22,000 Temporary, Non-Agricultural Worker Visas Available

As the nation’s economy continues to reopen safely, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking action to ensure that American businesses are equipped with the resources needed to recover successfully and contribute to the economic health of local communities. In light of increased labor demands, DHS is announcing a supplemental increase of 22,000 visas for the H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker program.

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Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on President Biden’s Nomination of Vice Adm. Fagan for USCG Vice Commandant

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan to serve as Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Virtual Meeting with Spain’s Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke by video teleconference with Spain's Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez.

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Flag Officer Announcements

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that President Biden has made the following U.S. Coast Guard flag officer nominations.

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Virtual Meeting with Bahraini Minister of Interior General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met virtually with Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, His Excellency General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa. Secretary Mayorkas and Minister Al-Khalifa acknowledged the close cooperation and partnership that exists between Bahrain and the United States, which both countries look forward to strengthening.

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Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas on President Biden’s Nominations for DHS Leadership Positions

Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas is excited that President Biden has nominated an extraordinary group of individuals for critical leadership positions in the Department of Homeland Security

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Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Meeting with Honduran Foreign Minister Rosales

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas met with Honduran Foreign Minister Lisandro Rosales.  During the conversation, Secretary Mayorkas and Foreign Minister Rosales reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Honduran partnership and discussed opportunities for enhanced information sharing, increased collaboration on humane approaches toward border security, and migration management.

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Secretary Mayorkas's Statement on FY22 Discretionary Funding Request

The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress the President’s priorities for fiscal year 2022 discretionary spending.  The budget invests in key DHS missions, including repairing a broken immigration system, better managing the border with advanced technology, protecting civil rights, and bolstering cyber defenses and resilience.