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Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

FACT SHEET: Impact of a Government Shutdown on the DHS Workforce

The DHS workforce is comprised of extraordinary public servants who safeguard this nation around the clock – responding to cyberattacks; protecting and saving lives on land, at sea, and in the air; securing our nation’s borders and critical infrastructure; deploying across the country to help Americans recover from disasters; and so much more. Any lapse in federal funding would disrupt this vital work, leaving Americans less safe as a result.

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DHS Implements New Pay Plan for TSA Workforce

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has officially implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, previously referred to as “pay equity” for all TSA employees.

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Video News Release: Secretary Mayorkas Calls for Extension and Expansion of Counter-UAS (Drone) Authorities

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released a video package for broadcast including comments from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the need for Congress to reauthorize and expand DHS Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) authorities.

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DHS Improves Customer Experience by Simplifying Services Used by the Public

DHS announced that it has reduced the total amount of time the public spends accessing DHS services by 20 million hours, a goal set by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas in 2022.

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DHS Secretary Mayorkas Previews Summer Travel Season, Highlights TSA PreCheck® Perks

Today, the Department of Homeland Security released b-roll for broadcast of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas inspecting new technology and operations at Dulles International Airport this week ahead of the summer travel season that kicks off with this weekend’s Memorial Day holiday

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S&T Announces Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge

DHS S&T announces the launch of Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD).

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DHS SBIR Success Story "Eliminating Levels of Compute to Storage Translations"

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is committed to identifying promising small businesses and innovative approaches to help address homeland security needs. This success story highlights the DHS SBIR company Accipiter Systems, Inc. of Wexford, PA. 

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Information for Currently or Previously Incarcerated Individuals on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®)

Information for Previously Incarcerated Individuals on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®)

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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security

President Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security worldwide

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DHS Teams Up with State and Local Officials to Secure Super Bowl LVII

The Department of Homeland Security, in close coordination with state and local officials, is leading federal efforts to ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during Super Bowl LVII.