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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

Policy

Rep. Reed introduces $163B bill to fight COVID-19

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) introduced a $163 billion bill to funds efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. The Crush The Virus Act (H.R. 1371) provides $163 billion in funding to increase the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines, boost access to COVID-19 testing throughout... Read More »

Lawmakers address post SolarWinds, other breach actions

Lawmakers representing the Committee on Oversight and Reform and Committee on Homeland Security recently conducted joint hearings to examine potential actions after cybersecurity incidents impacting government and private sector networks. The panels detailed the supply chain attacks targeting... Read More »

DHS initiatives target terrorism prevention, response

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials are touting the release of the funding notice for eight different types of terrorism prevention and preparedness grants totaling almost $1.87 billion. “In the almost 20 years since September 11, 2001, the terrorism threat landscape has changed... Read More »

Orlando to receive anti-terrorism funds

Lawmakers said Orlando, Fla., has received $3.8 million in terror-prevention and preparedness grant funds via the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). Reps. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Val Demings (D-FL), and Darren Soto (D-FL) indicated the city's... Read More »

Emergency Reporting Act introduced in Congress

Legislation recently introduced in both houses of Congress seeks to improve the resiliency of communications networks during emergencies. With extreme weather events on the rise, it is critical to engage the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help local governments prepare for and... Read More »

Bill offers combat-wounded veterans support

Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND), Jon Tester (D-MT), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) recently introduced a bill that seeks to offer bolstered support to combat-wounded veterans. The Major Richard Star Act would allow veterans wounded in combat with less than 20 years of... Read More »

Bill targets firefighter PFAS chemical exposure

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has introduced a bill designed to better protect firefighters in New York and nationwide from toxic exposure to PFAS chemicals. PFAS are used as an ingredient in special foam used to fight fires, called aqueous film forming foam (AFFF). The use of the foam,... Read More »

Bipartisan Cyber Diplomacy Act introduced in House

A bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to ensure that the U.S. strengthens partnerships with international allies to combat cyberattacks in a unified approach. The Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021 (H.R. 1251), sponsored by Michael McCaul (R-TX), would also advocate for the State... Read More »

DHS S&T outlines proactive African Swine Fever approach

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) personnel said the agency is aiding the scientific community and government decision-makers in proactive African Swine Fever approaches. “Just because a disease isn’t currently present in the United States,... Read More »

COVID-19 vaccine makers report vast step-up in capacity

Five COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers assured Congress Tuesday that they are closely watching the emergence of new variants of COVID-19 and are optimistic the two vaccines currently approved in the United States and a third poised for approval will treat those new variants that have emerged in the... Read More »

Measure seeks to bolster school security

U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a bill designed to codify into law the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety as a means of bolstering school security efforts. The Luke and Alex School Safety Act of 2021 would help inform parents and... Read More »

Bills address Chinese Communist Party influence

Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) has introduced five bills to address the Chinese Communist Party's malign influence. Officials said the legislation, previously introduced by Green in the 116th Congress, includes the Bring American Companies Home Act, the Our Money in China Transparency Act, the Secure... Read More »