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Project 25 Compliance Assessment Bulletin: Baseline Common Air Interface Testing Requirements [July 2017]
From the Introduction: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate's Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) is a voluntary program that allows P25 equipment suppliers to formally demonstrate their products[.] This program provides emergency response agencies with evidence that the communications equipment they are purchasing meet P25 standards for performance, conformance and interoperability. The program requires test laboratories to demonstrate their competence through a rigorous and objective assessment process. Such a process promotes the user community's confidence in, and acceptance of, test results from DHS-recognized laboratories. [...] This documentation will serve to increase the public's confidence in the performance, conformance and interoperability of P25 equipment."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Interoperability and Compatibility
2017-07
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ATF Explosives Industry Newsletter (July 2017)
This issue includes information on the following: "Updated Safety & Security Publication"; "Structures Used for Indoor Storage"; "Firework Processes and Manufacturing"; "Distribution Dates"; "Identification of Explosive Materials"; "Q&As [questions and answers]"; "How to read an Explosives License or Permit Number"; and "List of Active Explosives Rulings."
United States. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
2017-07
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Immigration Enforcement Actions: 2015
From the Introduction: "The immigration enforcement actions covered in this report include initial enforcement actions (determinations of inadmissibility by CBP [U.S. Customs and Border Protection] Field Operations officers (OFO), apprehensions by CBP Border Patrol agents, and arrests by ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] officers), initiation of removal proceedings, intakes into immigration detention, and repatriations (removals and returns). With the exception of inadmissibility determinations at the ports of entry, all of these actions declined in frequency from 2014 to 2015. The reductions were likely driven by the continued decline in unauthorized migration from Mexico in 2015 and a temporary reversal in the previous trend of increasing unauthorized migration from the Northern Triangle of Central America. This report provides details on the enforcement actions in 2015 and changes from earlier years." Supplemental data files for this annual report can be accessed here: [https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/YRBK 2015 ENF Excel Final_3.zip].
United States. Office of Immigration Statistics
Baker, Bryan; Williams, Christopher
2017-07
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Estimates of the Unauthorized Immigrant Population Residing in the United States: January 2014
From the Document: "This report provides estimates of the size of the unauthorized immigrant population residing in the United States as of January 2014 by period of entry, region and country of origin, state of residence, age, and sex. The estimates were derived using the residual methodology employed for previous estimates of the unauthorized population (see Baker and Rytina, 2013). The unauthorized immigrant population is the remainder (or residual) after the legally resident foreign-born population--naturalized citizens, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), asylees, refugees, and nonimmigrants--is subtracted from the total foreign-born population. Data to estimate the legally resident foreign-born population were obtained primarily from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), whereas the American Community Survey (ACS) of the U.S. Census Bureau was the source for estimates of the total foreign-born population."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Office of Immigration Statistics
Baker, Bryan
2017-07
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CRCL Newsletter (July 2017)
This issue of the CRCL (Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties) Newsletter contains the following articles: "CRCL Hosts Language Access Symposium"; "CRCL Meets with Sikh Student Interns"; "CRCL Participates in Latino-Jewish Leadership Council Advocacy Meetings"; "DHS Launches 'My DHS Idea' Campaign"; "CRCL on the Road, July 2017"; and "CRCL on the Road Ahead, August 2017."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
2017-07
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Country Reports on Terrorism 2016
"Although terrorist attacks and fatalities from terrorism declined globally for the second year in a row in 2016, terrorist groups continued to exploit ungoverned territory and ongoing conflict to expand their reach, and to direct and inspire attacks around the world. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) remained the most potent terrorist threat to global security, with eight recognized branches and numerous undeclared networks operating beyond the group's core concentration in Iraq and Syria. Al-Qa'ida (AQ) and its regional affiliates remained a threat to the U.S. homeland and our interests abroad despite counterterrorism pressure by U.S. partners and increased international efforts to counter violent Islamist ideology and messaging. Terrorist groups supported by Iran -- most prominently Hizballah -- continued to threaten U.S. allies and interests even in the face of U.S.-led intensification of financial sanctions and law enforcement."
United States. Department of State. Bureau of Counterterrorism
2017-07
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Homeless Veterans: VA Should Improve Reporting on the Benefits Provided by Leases of Unneeded Property, Report to Congressional Committees
From the Highlights: "Federal real property is on GAO [Government Accountability Office]'s high risk list partly because some agencies, like VA [Department of Veterans Affairs], have large amounts of underutilized or vacant space. In an effort to develop some of these unneeded properties, VA has worked with private partners to convert its unneeded space into supportive housing for veterans and other purposes using EULs [enhanced use leases]. Congress included a provision in statute for GAO to review VA's EUL program. This report examines: 1) VA's authorities for managing unneeded property and providing homeless veteran housing; 2) VA's internal control design for monitoring EULs and collecting accurate data; and 3) VA's estimates of the financial effect of EULs."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2017-07
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U.S. Trade in Services: Trends and Policy Issues [June 30, 2017]
"The term 'services' refers to an expanding range of economic activities, such as audiovisual; construction; computer and related services; energy; express delivery; e-commerce; financial; professional (such as accounting and legal services); retail and wholesaling; transportation; tourism; and telecommunications. Services account for a majority of the U.S. economy-78% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and 82% of U.S. civilian employment.1 Services are an important element across the U.S. economy, at the national, state, and local levels. They not only function as end-use products but also act as the 'lifeblood' of the rest of the economy. For example, transportation services move intermediate products along global supply chains and final products to consumers; telecommunications services open e-commerce channels; and financial services provide credits for the manufacture and consumption of goods."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Fefer, Rachel F.
2017-06-30
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Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress [June 30, 2017]
"This report presents background information and issues for Congress concerning the Navy's force structure and shipbuilding plans. The current and planned size and composition of the Navy, the rate of Navy ship procurement, and the prospective affordability of the Navy's shipbuilding plans have been oversight matters for the congressional defense committees for many years. The Navy's proposed FY2018 budget, as amended on May 24, 2017, requests the procurement of nine new ships, including one Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class aircraft carrier, two Virginia-class attack submarines, two DDG-51 class destroyers, two Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs), one TAO-205 class oiler, and one towing, salvage, and rescue ship. On December 15, 2016, the Navy released a new force-structure goal that calls for achieving and maintaining a fleet of 355 ships of certain types and numbers. The issue for Congress is whether to approve, reject, or modify the Navy's force structure and shipbuilding plans. Decisions that Congress makes on this issue can substantially affect Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
O'Rourke, Ronald
2017-06-30
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Legal and Practical Effects of Private Immigration Legislation and Recent Policy Changes [June 30, 2017]
From the Document: "For many years, private immigration bills have served as the last step to prevent the removal of certain aliens who are subject to final orders of removal. Generally, this practice has been reserved for a very small group of aliens who, while having been deemed by the private bills' sponsors to have extraordinary equities in the United States, are also--for whatever reason--statutorily ineligible for any relief under existing federal immigration laws. Supporters of the use of private immigration bills argue that they serve as 'a critical safety net' in situations where the aliens' removal would result in great hardship for their families in this country. On the other hand, opponents contend that private bills undermine the fair and uniform administration of the nation's immigration laws."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2017-06-30
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Navy Littoral Combat Ship/Frigate (LCS/FF) Program: Background and Issues for Congress [June 30, 2017]
"This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Navy's Littoral Combat Ship/Frigate (LCS/FF) program, a program to procure a total of 40, and possibly as many as 52, small surface combatants (SSCs), meaning LCSs and frigates. A total of 29 LCSs have been procured through FY2017. For FY2018, the Navy is requesting the procurement of two more LCSs, which would be the 30th and 31st. The program presents several oversight issues for Congress. Congress's decisions on the LCS/FF program will affect Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the shipbuilding industrial base."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
O'Rourke, Ronald
2017-06-30
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Federal Budget: Overview and Issues for FY2018 and Beyond [June 30, 2017]
"Federal budget decisions express the priorities of Congress and reinforce its influence on federal policies. Making budgetary decisions for the federal government is a complex process and requires the balance of competing goals. The recent economic recession adversely affected federal budget outcomes through revenue declines and spending increases. The federal budget recorded a deficit of 9.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) in FY2009, the largest value since World War II. Subsequent improvement of the economy and implementation of policies designed to lower spending have improved the short-term budget outlook. In FY2016, the federal budget recorded a deficit of 3.2% of GDP, which was still significantly higher than the average deficit since FY1947 (2.0% of GDP)."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Driessen, Grant A.
2017-06-30
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Information Technology Management Letter for the Management Directorate Component of the FY 2016 Department of Homeland Security Financial Statement Audit
From the Highlights: "We contracted with the independent public accounting firm KPMG [Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler], LLP [limited liability partnership] to perform the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the year ended September 30, 2016. KPMG evaluated selected general IT controls (GITC) and business process application controls at the Management Directorate. KPMG determined the Management Directorate had GITC deficiencies related to access controls and configuration management. The deficiencies collectively limited the Management Directorate's ability to ensure that critical financial and operational data were maintained in such a manner as to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability. In addition, certain of these deficiencies adversely impacted internal controls over DHS' financial reporting and its operation and therefore are considered to collectively represent a material weakness reported in the FY 2016 DHS Agency Financial Report."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2017-06-30
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PALMS Does Not Address Department Needs
From the Highlights: "The Department of Homeland Security remains on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) high-risk list for management of its human capital and integration. In 2013, DHS entered into an agreement to provide the Department with a Performance and Learning Management System (PALMS) to improve the efficiency and oversight of DHS workforce training and performance management. PALMS is a talent management system that integrates learning and performance management capabilities. [...] We made seven recommendations to address challenges associated with PALMS acquisition and to improve future acquisitions."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2017-06-30
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Management Letter for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Fiscal Year 2016 Consolidated Financial Statements Audit
From the Highlights: "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prepares annual financial statements to demonstrate accountability to Congress and the public. We contracted with an independent accounting firm KPMG LLP [Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler limited liability partnership] to audit CBP's fiscal year (FY) 2016 financial statements to express an opinion over the fairness of presentation of those statements. During the audit KPMG LLP noted certain matters involving CBP's internal control and other operational matters."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2017-06-30
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, June 30, 2017
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following articles: "Walking for Transportation or Leisure Among U.S. Women and Men -- National Health Interview Survey, 2005-2015"; "Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Anatum Infections Linked to Imported Hot Peppers -- United States, May-July 2016"; "Update: Influenza Activity in the United States During the 2016-17 Season and Composition of the 2017-18 Influenza Vaccine"; "Notes from the Field: Late-Onset Infant Group B Streptococcus Infection Associated with Maternal Consumption of Capsules Containing Dehydrated Placenta -- Oregon, 2016"; and "QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥45 Years Who Reduced or Delayed Medication to Save Money in the Past 12 Months Among Those Who Were Prescribed Medication, by Diagnosed Diabetes Status and Age -- National Health Interview Survey, 2015." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link [https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2017.html]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2017-06-30
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Executive Order 13803: Reviving the National Space Council
"'Purpose'. The National Space Council (Council) was established by Title V of Public Law 100--685 and Executive Order 12675 of April 20, 1989 (Establishing the National Space Council). The Council was tasked with advising and assisting the President regarding national space policy and strategy. The Council was never formally disestablished, but it effectively ceased operation in 1993. This order revives the Council and provides additional details regarding its duties and responsibilities."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Trump, Donald, 1946-
2017-06-30
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Department of Homeland Security: Monthly Budget Execution and Staffing Report: Fiscal Year 2017 - Through May 31, 2017 (Fiscal Year 2017 Report to Congress)
This document provides details to Congress on the DHS monthly budget execution and staffing report for the 2017 fiscal year through May 31, 2017.
United States. Department of Homeland Security; United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of the Chief Financial Officer
2017-06-30
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United States Coast Guard's Management Letter for DHS' Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Statements Audit
From the DHS OIG (Office of Inspector General) Highlights: "KPMG [Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler] LLP [limited liability partnership], under contract with the DHS Office of Inspector General, audited the United States Coast Guard's financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for FY 2016. The resulting management letter discusses 12 observations related to internal controls and other operational matters which are presented in this report for management's consideration. KPMG LLP noted internal control deficiencies in several processes including financial disclosure reports; accounts receivable; civilian and military payroll; financial reporting process; and accounts payable accrual. These deficiencies are not considered significant and were not required to be reported in the 'Independent Auditors' Report on DHS' FY 2016 Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting', dated November 14, 2016, included in the DHS FY 2016 'Agency Financial Report.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2017-06-30
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Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Information Systems Controls [June 29, 2017]
"During GAO's [Government Accountability Office] audit of the Schedules of Federal Debt managed by the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016, and 2015, GAO identified nine new deficiencies in information systems general controls over key Fiscal Service financial systems that are relevant to the Schedule of Federal Debt. These control deficiencies related to access controls, configuration management, and segregation of duties. […] In addition, during GAO's follow-up on the status of Fiscal Service's corrective actions to address information systems control-related deficiencies and associated recommendations contained in GAO's prior years' reports that were open as of September 30, 2015, GAO determined that corrective actions were complete for 6 of the 10 open recommendations and that corrective actions were in progress for the 4 remaining open recommendations related to security management, configuration management, and segregation of duties. While GAO identified new and continuing control deficiencies relating to information systems that are relevant to the Schedule of Federal Debt, GAO does not consider them individually or collectively to be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. The potential effect of these control deficiencies on the Schedule of Federal Debt financial reporting for fiscal year 2016 was mitigated primarily by Fiscal Service's compensating management and reconciliation controls designed to detect potential misstatements on the Schedule on Federal Debt. Nevertheless, these control deficiencies increase the risk of unauthorized access to, modification of, or disclosure of sensitive data and programs and disruption of critical operations, and therefore warrant the attention and action of management."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2017-06-29
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Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman: Annual Report 2017
From the Executive Summary: "The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman) 2017 Annual Report covers calendar year 2016, as well as key developments in early 2017, and contains: [1] An overview of the Ombudsman's mission and services; [2] A review of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) programmatic and policy challenges during this reporting period; and [3] A detailed discussion of pervasive problems, recommendations, and best practices in the humanitarian, employment, and family areas, as well as in customer service and process integrity."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2017-06-29
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Fact Sheet: H.R. 3004, Kate's Law [factsheet]
From the Factsheet: "H.R. 3004 is another anti-immigrant, enforcement-only proposal that represents yet another step in President Trump's Mass Deportation plan. The bill significantly expands the federal government's ability to prosecute individuals for illegal re-entry and attempted re-entry, creating a draconian enforcement scheme with no exceptions. For example, the bill would change the law to allow the prosecution of asylum seekers or victims of human trafficking (even those without criminal records) who voluntarily present themselves at the border to request protection. Indeed, the bill's changes would absurdly even allow the prosecution of individuals who seek to reenter the country with legal authorization to do so."
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Democratic Staff
2017-06-29?
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Fact Sheet: H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act [factsheet]
From the Factsheet: "H.R. 3003 is an anti-immigrant, enforcement-only proposal that represents another step in Trump's Mass Deportation plan. This bill (1) requires State and local involvement with Federal immigration enforcement; (2) expands DHS's authority to issue detainers in violation of the Fourth Amendment; (3) strips certain critical funds from jurisdictions that choose not to comply; (4) creates a private right of action against such jurisdictions; and (5) expressly authorizes indefinite detention for persons in immigration proceedings. Taken together, these provisions hurt victims and witnesses of crimes, undermine law enforcement's ability to keep our communities safe, and violate the U.S. constitution."
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Democratic Staff
2017-06-29?
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U.S.-Mexican Security Cooperation: The Mérida Initiative and Beyond [June 29, 2017]
"Ten years after the Mexican government launched an aggressive, military-led campaign against drug trafficking and organized crime, violent crime continues to threaten citizen security and governance in parts of Mexico, including in cities along the U.S. southwest border. Organized crime-related violence in Mexico declined from 2011 to 2014 but rose in 2015 and again in 2016. Analysts estimate that the violence may have claimed more than 109,000 lives since December 2006. High-profile cases-particularly the enforced disappearance and murder of 43 students in Guerrero in September 2014-have drawn attention to the problem of human rights abuses involving security forces. Numerous cases of corruption by former governors, some of whom have fled the country, have increased concerns about impunity."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Seelke, Clare Ribando; Finklea, Kristin M.
2017-06-29
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U.S. Direct Investment Abroad: Trends and Current Issues [June 29, 2017]
"The United States occupies a unique position in the global economy as the largest investor and the largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI). As a basic premise, the U.S. historical approach to international investment has aimed to establish an open and rules-based system that is consistent across countries and in line with U.S. economic and national security interests. This policy also has fundamentally maintained that FDI has positive net benefits for the United States and foreign investors, except in certain cases in which national security concerns outweigh other considerations. The Trump Administration has not yet offered a formal statement on its foreign investment policy relative to the Administration's 'America First' policy. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stated at a June 2017 SelectUSA investment summit that the Administration welcomes foreign investment into the U.S. economy."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Jackson, James K., 1949-
2017-06-29
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Cuba: U.S. Policy in the 115th Congress [June 29, 2017]
"On June 16, 2017, President Trump unveiled his Administration's policy approach toward Cuba, which partially rolls back some of the Obama Administration's efforts to normalize relations but leaves most of the Obama-era policy changes in place, including the reestablishment of diplomatic relations and a variety of eased sanctions to increase travel and commerce. The most significant forthcoming Trump Administration changes include [1] restrictions on financial transactions with companies controlled by the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services or personnel and [2] the elimination of individual people-to-people travel."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sullivan, Mark P.
2017-06-29
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Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis [June 29, 2017]
"Foreign direct investment in the United States in 2015 increased by 83% over that recorded in 2014. (Note: The United States defines foreign direct investment as the ownership or control, directly or indirectly, by one foreign person [individual, branch, partnership, association, government, etc.] of 10% or more of the voting securities of an incorporated U.S. business enterprise or an equivalent interest in an unincorporated U.S. business enterprise [15 CFR §806.15 (a)(1)].) In 2015, according to U.S. Department of Commerce data, foreigners invested $379 billion in U.S. businesses and real estate, compared with the $207 billion invested in 2014. Foreign direct investments are highly sought after by many state and local governments that are struggling to create additional jobs in their localities. While some in Congress encourage such investment to offset the perceived negative economic effects of U.S. firms investing abroad, others are concerned about foreign acquisitions of U.S. firms that are considered essential to U.S. national and economic security."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Jackson, James K., 1949-
2017-06-29
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Office of Financial Management's Management Letter for DHS' Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Statements Audit
From the Highlights: "KPMG [Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler] LLP [limited liability partnership], under contract with the DHS Office of Inspector General, audited the Office of Financial Management's (OFM) financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for FY 2016. The resulting management letter contains four observations related to internal controls and other operational matters which are presented in this report for management's consideration. KPMG LLP noted internal control deficiencies in several processes including financial disclosure reviews; designation of intra-governmental transactions as non-acquisition; reconciliation of unfilled customer order and undelivered order balances; and inadequate review of closing package notes. These deficiencies are not considered significant and were not required to be reported in the 'Independent Auditors' Report on DHS' FY 2016 Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting,' dated November 14, 2016, included in the DHS FY 2016 'Agency Financial Report.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2017-06-29
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United States Secret Service's Management Letter for DHS' Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Statements Audit
From the Highlights: "KPMG [Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler] LLP [limited liability partnership], under contract with the DHS Office of Inspector General, audited the United States Secret Service's financial statements and internal control over financial reporting for FY 2016. The resulting management letter contains four observations related to internal controls and other operational matters which are presented in this report for management's consideration. KPMG LLP noted internal control deficiencies in several processes including financial reporting; time and attendance approval; invoice entry and disbursements; and confidential financial disclosure reporting. These deficiencies are not considered significant and were not required to be reported in the 'Independent Auditors' Report on DHS' FY 2016 Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting,' dated November 14, 2016, included in the DHS FY 2016 'Agency Financial Report.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2017-06-29
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Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy [June 29, 2017]
"The state of Qatar, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Oman), has employed its ample financial resources to try to 'punch above its weight' on regional and international affairs and in so doing, avoid domination by de-facto GCC leader Saudi Arabia. Qatar has intervened, directly and indirectly, in several regional conflicts, including in Syria and Libya, and has sought to mediate disputes in or involving Lebanon, Sudan, the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas, the Taliban insurgent group in Afghanistan, and some Al Qaeda-linked Syrian rebel groups. Qatar has supported efforts to limit Iran's regional influence while maintaining dialogue with Iran's senior officials."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth
2017-06-29
