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DHS at 20: Celebrating a Legacy of Service

Following the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush established DHS by signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002. On March 1, 2003, 22 agencies unified under a single department with a common mission: to safeguard the American people.

DHS Releases FY23 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Notice of Funding

The applications are due to be submitted at Grants.gov by April 25, 2023.

DHS Announces $2 Billion in Preparedness Grants

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced more than $2 billion in funding for eight fiscal year 2023 preparedness grant programs.

 

DHS and DOJ Propose Rule to Incentivize Lawful Migration Processes

DHS and DOJ are issuing a proposed rule to incentivize the use of new and existing lawful processes and disincentivize dangerous border crossings, by placing a new condition on asylum eligibility for those who fail to do so. 

National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin

Bulletin active through May 24, 2023