The House Homeland Security Committee has approved legislation authorizing $39.8 billion for the Homeland Security Department's fiscal 2008 budget, an increase of $2.1 billion beyond the administration's request.
The Homeland Security Department issued a public notice this week to obtain proposals to defeat shoulder-fired missiles by using technologies mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles flying over major airports.
The plan to build a $5 billion nationwide wireless communications network for 81,000 federal agents runs a high risk of failure, according to a new audit.
DHS plans to release details shortly on how it intends to allocate to states a new $1 billion fund designated for interoperable public safety communications.
While the Homeland Security Department has increased its attention to cybersecurity in the last six months, it still has not implemented 25 recommendations that are needed to fulfill its cyber responsibilities, according to the GAO.
The heated debate over the future radio spectrum needs of first responders is pitting public safety representatives against major telecommunications companies.
The Coast Guard would be required to terminate its Integrated Deepwater Systems contract with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman when it expires in June under legislation submitted late last week by Sen. John Kerry.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency this week published an updated statement of its strategy for the National System for Geospatial Intelligence.
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proposed Monday to add $3.4 billion above the White House's budget to bolster first responder programs in DHS for fiscal 2008.
The Government Ethics Office has taken steps to slow the revolving door practice of DHS officials leaving their posts to become lobbyists for business interests.
Rep. Henry A. Waxman's latest government contracting legislation includes several provisions that are unnecessary and may be detrimental, according ITAA and others.