President Biden Signs legislation that codifies and expands DHS fight against human trafficking
On December 27, 2022, President Biden signed the “Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022,” which codifies and expands DHS's CCHT.
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Last Updated: December 29, 2022 | Press Releases
Last Updated: December 13, 2022 | Publication
Update on Southwest Border Security and Preparedness Ahead of Court-Ordered Lifting of Title 42
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been executing a comprehensive strategy to continue to secure our borders and build a safe, orderly, and humane immigration process. After inheriting a broken and dismantled immigration system, since January 2021 DHS has effectively managed an unprecedented number of noncitizens seeking to enter the United States, interdicted more drugs, and disrupted more smuggling operations than ever before.
Last Updated: April 21, 2022 | Press Releases
President Biden to Announce Uniting for Ukraine, a New Streamlined Process to Welcome Ukrainians Fleeing Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
The President will announce Uniting for Ukraine, a new streamlined process to provide Ukrainian citizens who have fled Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression opportunities to come to the United States, fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia’s aggression as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis
Last Updated: April 14, 2022 | Publication
DHS Equity Action Plan
DHS announced the release of its DHS Equity Action Plan, which identifies seven focus areas to comprehensively advance equity across the Department.
Last Updated: April 12, 2022 | Site Page
Advancing Equity at DHS
In January 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985 on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” The Executive Order outlines a whole-of-government mandate to advance equity for the American public through a comprehensive approach to all government practices, including: management; policymaking (including through regulation and guidance); procurement, contracting, and budgeting; delivery of benefits and services; and data collection, reporting, and use, to tangibly improve the lives of every person across the nation, in particular, those who have been underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.
Last Updated: March 1, 2022 | Blog
Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas on DHS’s 19th Anniversary
It is an honor to recognize today as the 19th anniversary of our Department of Homeland Security.
Last Updated: March 1, 2022 | Publication
White House Letter to the Federal Workforce
White House Letter from Joe Biden to the Federal Workforce, praising their dedication in service to our Nation..
Last Updated: November 15, 2021 | Press Releases
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This infrastructure bill delivers historic investments in our Nation’s crumbling infrastructure and, in doing so, creates millions of jobs and provides much-needed relief to disadvantaged communities across our country.
Last Updated: November 15, 2021 | Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Will Help DHS Secure Our Homeland
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021, delivers historic investments in the Nation’s crumbling infrastructure and, in doing so, creates millions of jobs and provides much-needed relief to disadvantaged communities across the country.
Last Updated: April 16, 2021 | Press Releases
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.