In a hearing by the House Intelligence Committee, John Cohen, Head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis explained steps that DHS has taken to prevent domestic terrorism and violence since the U.S. Capitol building was breached by rioters on January 6, 2021.

Non-citizen travelers will be able to enter the U.S. for any reason via its land borders, beginning on November 8th. Entry will be permitted to travelers adhering to the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) travel guidance.

The new bill, the DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021 (H.R. 4611), will secure the supply chains involved in Department of Homeland Security software contracts by requiring a new certification.

The new Cyber Command Center will facilitate information sharing and analysis between state organizations and protect Arizona residents from cyberattacks. Governor Doug Ducey opened the center alongside the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.

Port Canaveral will use federal and state funding to enhance security detection at the Port with upgraded equipment.

The Illinois attorney general has formed a task force comprised of national, state, and local law enforcement as well as large retailers to assess and eliminate organized retail crime in the state.

A portion of U.S. Customs and Border agents will receive body cameras this year to boost accountability and transparency.

Orlando has received $3.8 million in grant funding under the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). The funds will go toward training first responders, as well as preparation and prevention of potential terrorism incidents, including domestic terrorism.

Awards include funding for an alternative social security number as an alternative identifier.