Archive of press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, speeches, and testimony.
Over $500 Million in Recovery Act-Funded Preparedness Grants Guidance Announced
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released application guidance for more than $500 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency preparedness grants for fire station construction, port and transit security—funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on May 29, 2009.Text of Secretary Napolitano's Call to Mexican Interior Secretary
Readout of Secretary Napolitano's May 28, 2009 call to Mexican Secretary of the Interior Fernando Gomez-Mont, discussing the importance of collaboration and information sharing between the U.S. and Mexico to crack down on contraband trafficking and illegal immigration.Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Fugate
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate met to discuss DHS preparedness efforts and the seasonal forecast for the 2009 hurricane season.DHS Reaches Second Efficiency Review
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reached the second major milestone outlined in its Department-wide Efficiency Review, launching five major initiatives set forth by Secretary Janet Napolitano in the plan announced on March 27, including the mandatory review of all new contracts for professional services.Secretary's Statement on Deputy Secretary's European Trip
Secretary Napolitano was in Canada meeting with our partners across the Northern border to discuss ways we can share information and cooperate on border security issues, and Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute has been holding similar meetings with our European counterparts in London and Rome. Her discussions are focused on further developing our international relationships and high level of cooperation in combating terrorism, battling crime and illegal migration, and improving cybersecurity efforts.Jeff Neal Appointed Homeland Security's Chief Human Capital Officer
Jeff Neal Appointed Department of Homeland Security's Chief Human Capital Officer on May 27, 2009.Secretary Napolitano, Canadian Minister Kenney Discuss Collaboration
Secretary Napolitano and Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney discussed the importance of collaborating on information sharing, screening procedures and visa policies.
Secretary, Canadian Public Safety Minister Issue Border Statement
Secretary Napolitano and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Peter Van Loan signed a border protocols agreement to enhance security without compromising trade on May 27, 2009.Secretary Meets with Canadian Prime Minister Harper
Secretary Napolitano and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper met May 26, 2009 to discuss ways in which the United States and Canada can work together to deal with security threats while minimizing the impact on commerce and tourism.