Latest news and press releases.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Biden-Harris Administration’s New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued the following statement on the National Security Memorandum (NSM) to secure and enhance the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, signed by President Biden.
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DHS is the Largest Federal Agency to Receive 15 Consecutive “A” Grades on the SBA Small Business Procurement Scorecard
DHS received a grade of “A+,” the highest grade possible on the Small Business Administration’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Small Business Procurement Scorecard and was the largest federal agency to exceed all ten of the Scorecard’s small business prime and subcontracting goals.
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DHS Publishes Guidelines and Report to Secure Critical Infrastructure and Weapons of Mass Destruction from AI-Related Threats
DHS marked the 180-day mark of President Biden’s EO 14110, “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” by unveiling new resources to address threats posed by AI: (1) guidelines to mitigate AI risks to critical infrastructure and (2) a report on AI misuse in the development and production of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN).
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Over 20 Technology and Critical Infrastructure Executives, Civil Rights Leaders, Academics, and Policymakers Join New DHS Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board to Advance AI’s Responsible Development and Deployment
The Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board.
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DHS Announces First Winners, Awards $835,000 “Clean Power for Hours Challenge” in Celebration of Earth Day 2024
As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the five winners of the Clean Power for Hours Challenge.
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DHS Launches Know2Protect™ Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse With Many Public and Private Sector Partners
DHS announced Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners.
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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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Applications Open for DHS FY24 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
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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 Announces Extension and Redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status or 18 months, from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025.