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Oct 8

Press Release

DHS to Terminate Border Barrier Contracts in Laredo and Rio Grande Valley

Consistent with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) border barrier plan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), intends to cancel the remaining border barrier contracts located within U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Laredo Sector and all border barrier contracts located in the Rio Grande Valley Sector. 

Oct 7

Press Release

DHS Releases New Climate Action Plan to Address the Impacts of Climate Change and Ensure the Department’s Climate Resilience

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a new Climate Action Plan outlining the steps the Department is taking to tackle the climate crisis, including bolstering the Department’s ability to adapt to climate change, building national resilience, undertaking mitigation measures, and addressing key vulnerabilities.  This plan is part of President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis. 

Oct 6

Speech

Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the 12th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered a keynote address at the 12th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit. His remarks are below.

Oct 4

Press Release

Operation Allies Welcome Completes Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Varicella for Afghan Evacuees

Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) has completed a historic and nationwide vaccination campaign for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox) to Afghan evacuees who are temporarily staying at eight military installations in the United States.

Oct 4

Press Release

DHS Releases Guidance to Mitigate Security Risks with the Advancement of Quantum Computing

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), released a roadmap to help organizations protect their data and systems and to reduce risks  related to the advancement of quantum computing technology.  

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