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President's Radio Address [July 9, 2005]
This is the transcript from President Bush's radio address on July 9, 2005. President Bush discusses the terrorist attacks in London.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2005-07-09
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Three Firefighters Die in Pittsburgh House Fire
"Three Pittsburgh firefighters died on February 14, 1995, when they ran out of air and were unable to escape from the interior of a burning dwelling. The three victims were all assigned to Engine Company 17 and had advanced the first hoseline into the house to attack an arson fire in the basement. When found, all three were together in one room and had exhausted their air supplies. Three other firefighters had been rescued from the same room, which caused confusion over the status of the initial attack team. This incident illustrates the need for effective incident management, communications, and personnel accountability systems, even at seemingly routine incidents. It also reinforces the need for regular maintenance and inspection of self-contained breathing apparatus, emphasizes the need for PASS devices to be used at every fire, and identifies the need for training to address firefighter survival in unanticipated emergency situations. This incident also reinforces a concern that has been identified in several firefighter fatality incidents that have occurred where there is exterior access to different levels form different sides of a structure. These structures are often difficult to 'size-up' from the exterior and there is often confusion about the levels where interior companies are operating and where the fire is located. In these situations it is particularly important to determine how many levels are above and below each point of entry and to ensure that the fire is not burning below unsuspecting companies."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Routley, J. Gordon
1995-02
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Special Report: Mutual Aid: Lessons Learned from the California System
"Mutual aid - help among neighbors - is an integral part of emergency response. Mutual aid becomes more important and more complicated as the magnitude of emergency incidents increases and the size of individual community budgets decreases. Given the current economic and social climate, it is simply unrealistic to assume that a single community has all the resources required to cope with any and all emergencies it may face. The State of California has developed over the last 40 years an exemplary Statewide Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System. Designed as part of the State's overall multi-hazard emergency response, the mutual aid system has been used in a wide range of fire and non-fire incidents. The system is not unique; many States have mutual aid systems. However, because it is exercised continually on the plethora of wildland fire incidents in the State, the system has achieved a degree of sophistication not often seen in other systems. A testament to the respect the Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System has gained within the State, similar systems have been designed, or are being developed, for police, emergency medical services, public works, and other disciplines in the State that have a role in emergency planning and response. This report includes California's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System and its evolution, how mutual aid is used in major fire and non-fire incidents, and discusses some reasons for its success over the years. The purpose of the report is to share lessons learned to help other States advance their systems and give the fire service in general some useful ideas on providing mutual aid."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Perroni, Carolyn
1991-01
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Department of Homeland Security Delegation Number 0150.1: Delegation to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
This document from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) delegates thirty responsibilities and authorities to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS), and is subject to the authority and direction of the Deputy Secretary of DHS. The authorities address many different areas, including the following: national immigration services policies and priorities, advising the Deputy Secretary of DHS, financial responsibilities, administrative tasks derived from the Homeland Security Act of 2002, investigation of violations and aliens, and approve and validate labor certifications and alien status. The document also contains reservations on the authority, as well as authorities for the delegation, BCIS credentials, and date of effect (March 1, 2003).
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-06-05
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Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Fact Sheet
"The President has requested a budget which reflects his clear commitment to supporting the priorities and the mission of the Department of Homeland Security. The Fiscal Year 2004 budget supports the Department's effort to implement the objectives outlined in the President's National Strategy for Homeland Security including: 1.) Preventing terrorist attacks within the United States; 2.) Reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism; and 3.) Minimizing the damage and recovering from attacks that do occur. The Department will move forward with a sustained and cohesive strategy in key areas such as improving security at the nation's borders, implementing grant programs to ensure that first responders are properly trained and equipped, decreasing the vulnerabilities of the nation's critical infrastructure, protecting against bio-terrorism, advancing research in science and technology aimed at countering terrorist attacks, improving intelligence analysis and coordination and recapitalizing the Coast Guard. The budget seeks to maintain funding for critical operations of each of the Department agencies and organizations since their individual missions will enable the Department to achieve its overall vision for securing the homeland. The Fiscal Year 2004 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security is 36.2 billion. This represents a 7.4 percent increase in funding over FY2003, and a 64 percent increase ($14.1 billion) over FY2002, with over 60 thousand staff added to protect our country. The consolidation of these entities into the new Department is the largest federal reorganization in more than 50 years."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-02-03
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Fact Sheet: Keeping America Safe From Attack [May 23, 2007]
This fact sheet presents information on keeping America safe from possible Al Qaeda attack through defeating terrorist forces in Iraq.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-05-23
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FY 2003 Supplemental Budget Request Fact Sheet
"The President's FY '03 Supplemental Budget requests $3.5 billion for the Department of Homeland Security to confront threats to the United States and the American people. This request provides the flexibility the Secretary as well as state and local governments need to meet the ever changing nature of terrorism."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-24
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 3397, Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
"S. 3397 would permit the Department of Justice (DOJ) to authorize long-term care facilities (such as nursing homes) to dispose of certain controlled substances. Based on information from DOJ, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing the bill would have no significant effect on the department's spending on drug control programs. S. 3397 would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures would not apply. S. 3397 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal governments. The CBO staff contact for this estimate is Mark Grabowicz. The estimate was approved by Theresa Gullo, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2010-08-03
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Department of Homeland Security Original Organizational Chart, March 2003
This Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document is the original organization chart created in March 2003. The chart is laid-out as a flowchart.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-03-01
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DHS Local Resources [website]
This Department of Homeland Security website provides links to local resources which can be accessed for emergency response and preparedness by citizens in their home states and local communities.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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Department of Homeland Security Performance Budget Overview: Fiscal Year 2005
"This is the Department of Homeland Security's Performance Budget. It demonstrates the performance levels associated with the Department's FY 2005 President's Budget to Congress. […] The Performance Budget Overview is a high level summary organized as a hierarchy from departmental strategic goals to program performance goals, performance measures, and budget information related to each program."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2004
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President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at United States Coast Guard Academy [May 23, 2007]
President Bush delivers the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy and discusses the Coast Guard's role in the war against terror and any attacks on the homeland.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2007-05-23
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Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Information Document ID-03-01: Escape Hoods
"A number of Federal agencies are in the process of considering whether to provide escape hoods to employees for use in the event of chemical, biological or other emergency events. The Interagency Security Committee, has developed the following guidance to assist managers in the decision making process of determining when to purchase and distribute such protection devices to their employees. The escape hood is designed and used as a quick, simple means of providing users with a source of filtered or supplied air to safely exit an environment in which the air may be contaminated. As such, the escape hood is designed for a one-time use of short duration. The decision to procure escape hoods is influenced by a number of factors which include threat and risk assessments, an evaluation of other available protective options such as shelter-in-place, and an understanding of the capabilities, features, and limitations of escape masks on the market. Equally important are a number of additional issues such as training capability, logistics and funding which need to be carefully considered prior to a large scale purchase and distribution of hoods."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-06-10
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President Bush Discusses Global War on Terror [November 1, 2007]
This document is President Bush's discussion on November 1, 2007 before the Heritage Foundation regarding the "Global War on Terror."
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2007-11-01
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President Bush's Radio Address [June 10, 2006]
In this radio address by President Bush the death of the terrorist Zarqawi is discussed and its implications on the global war on terror. Iraq's new government is also discussed.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2006-06-10
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President Bush's Radio Address [September 16, 2006]
In this radio address President Bush speaks about attending memorials commemorating the 5th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks as well as progress being made in the War on Terror.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2006-09-16
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Pledge in Support of President Bush's Small Business Agenda [June 19, 2003]
This U.S. Department of Homeland Security document is the Small Business Pledge in support of President Bush's Small Business Agenda. The document discusses 13 separate points related to the president's pledge.
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2003-06-19
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Presidential Message [December 24, 2003]
President George W. Bush offered this message on December 24, 2003. In his remarks, the President addressed those serving in the military and underscored the importance of confronting terrorists abroad to protect U.S. security at home.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2003-12-25
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CBO Presentation: Infrastructure Projects as Economic Stimulus
This presentation published by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), entitled "Infrastructure Projects as Economic Stimulus" was presented at 2009 Milken Institute Global Conference, April 27-29 in Beverly Hills. The presentation examines with graphs and other data, infrastructure outlays in the context of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The presentation includes 4 slides.
United States. Congressional Budget Office
Elmendorf, Douglas W.
2009-04-27
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Performance and Accountability Report: Fiscal Year 2004
This annual performance review of the Department of Homeland Security covers the fiscal year of 2004. "The Department of Homeland Security's Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal year 2004 provides financial and performance information that enables the President, Congress and the public to assess the effectiveness of the Department's mission performance and stewardship of resources. Our annual performance-based budget request to Congress and the Future Years Homeland Security Program identify the resources needed to effectively and efficiently fulfill our mission to lead the unified national effort to secure America. Throughout the year, the Department managers and executives use the types of information presented in this report to help gauge performance against resources allocated by Congress. Our performance measures are used to monitor our actions and enable executives to make decisions regarding future priorities. As a new department, we are learning more about the increasingly sophisticated risks and threats to the Nation. We have integrated our performance and financial information to guide us in implementing the most effective ways to combat these risks and threats. We continue to work aggressively to anticipate threats and develop and improve systems and technologies to protect against, counter and neutralize them. As such, this performance information helps us reassess and reprioritize resource requirements toward investments that have a demonstrable impact in mitigating the risks and threats to the Nation. We are continuing to link financial and performance information throughout the Department."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2004-11-18
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User's Guide on Security Seals for Domestic Cargo
"The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the use of security seals for Federal Government personnel and for all domestic commercial organizations/entities that transport goods throughout the inter-modal cargo supply chain, including, but not limited to manufacturers, shippers, importers, consolidators, and freight forwarders. Subjects covered on the use of seals include: Role in protecting cargo; Selection of the correct seal for the application; Types of seals that are available; Identification markings to ensure seal uniqueness; Control during the life of the seal; Installation of seals on container or door; Inspection of seals during the shipping process; Container inspection; Removal of seals; and Disposal of seals. This guide provides information on the different types of security seals available for use in securing and controlling containers, doors, and equipment. While this guide is not intended as a precise procedure for developing a comprehensive seal control program, instead, the objective is to provide information and procedures that will support the development of a seal control program that will meet site-specific requirements."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2007-01
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DHS Cyber Preparedness eNewsletter, Volume II, Fall 2006
This document is a newsletter relating to "the implementation of an integrated risk management program and the enhancement of the national cyberspace security response system." This volume of the newsletter contains articles discussing the NIPP Information Sharing Model, the collaboration between the U.S. and Germany to host the International Watch and Warning Network Conference (IWWN), updates on data security and privacy, and the Cyber Storm "government-led cyber exercise."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2006
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DHS Management Directive 0771.1: Other Transaction Authority
"The intent of this Management Directive (MD) is to provide policy regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) use of 'Other Transaction' (OT) authority. This MD pertains to OTs for Research and OTs for Prototype Projects issued pursuant to Section 831 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. § 391."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005-07-08
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 919, Space Frontier Act of 2019
From the Bill Summary: "S. 919 would authorize appropriations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to promote commercial use of the low-Earth orbit and for the Department of Commerce to carry out space commerce activities. (Low-Earth orbit is an Earth centered orbit with an altitude of about 1,200 miles or less.) The bill also would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to streamline permitting for commercial space transportation and Earth observation. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates implementing S. 919 would cost $232 million over the 2019- 2024 period, assuming appropriation of the authorized and necessary amounts."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2019-05-03
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 569, Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act
From the Summary: "S. 569 would permanently authorize the annual deposit of at least $900 million from various federal sources into the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The current authorization to make those deposits expired on October 1, 2018. The bill also would make the amounts deposited into the LWCF available to spend without further appropriation by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Forest Service to acquire land and to make grants to states to support outdoor recreation."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2018-11-19
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: S. 747, Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019
"S. 747 would authorize the appropriation of $100 million annually through 2024 for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants and rebates for projects and state programs that reduce emissions from diesel engines. The bill also would require EPA to provide guidance to states about technical differences in vehicles, engines, equipment, and vehicle fleet use. Finally, the bill would direct that funds not allocated to state diesel programs be reallocated to projects for retrofitting vehicles. In 2019, $87 million was appropriated for those purposes."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2019-04-26
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Department of Homeland Security Performance Budget Overview: Fiscal Year 2006
"This is the Department of Homeland Security's Performance Budget. It demonstrates the performance levels associated with the FY 2006 President's Budget and implementation of the first year of the Department's Future Years Homeland Security Program, FY 2006 to FY 2010."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005
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Cyber Incident Annex
"This annex discusses policies, organization, actions, and responsibilities for a coordinated, multidisciplinary, broad-based approach to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber-related Incidents of National Significance impacting critical national processes and the national economy. This annex describes the framework for Federal cyber incident response coordination among Federal departments and agencies and, upon request, State, local, tribal, and private-sector entities. The Cyber Incident Annex is built primarily upon the National Cyberspace Security Response System (NCSRS), described in the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. The NCSRS is a public-private architecture that provides mechanisms for rapid identification, information exchange, response, and remediation to mitigate the damage caused by malicious cyberspace activity. This framework may be utilized in any Incident of National Significance with cyber-related issues, including significant cyber threats and disruptions; crippling cyber attacks against the Internet or critical infrastructure information systems; technological emergencies; or Presidentially declared disasters."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2004-12
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Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security FY 2006 Budget Request Includes Seven Percent Increase
"President George W. Bush's FY 2006 budget request includes a total of $41.1 billion for the Department of Homeland Security. This is an increase of seven percent over the enacted FY 2005 funding, excluding Project BioShield. This year's request demonstrates the Administration's continued commitment to making further improvements to the nation's homeland security. DHS has made great strides since it was established in March 2003 in integrating the 22 distinct agencies and bureaus, each with its own employees, mission and culture into a single, unified Department whose mission is to secure the homeland. This year's budget request includes several key initiatives that will allow the Department to integrate and consolidate existing security functions to more effectively serve our overall mission and make America safer."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2005-02-07
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Memorandum of Understanding Among the Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, December 15, 2004
"This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into, by, and among the following agencies and departments of the United States Government that are designated Parties for the purpose of this MOU: 1. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 3. Department of Defense (DoD) 4. Department of Energy (DOE) 5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 6. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 7. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) [...] This MOU is entered into by DHS pursuant to Section 101(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, which charges the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security with the responsibility for coordinating Federal operations within the United States to prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. Homeland Security Presidential Directive #5 (HSPD-5) assigns the Secretary the role of principal Federal official for domestic incident management. [...]. Consistent with approval and direction by the Homeland Security Council, this MOU codifies the roles and responsibilities of participating Federal departments and agencies with respect to support for and usage of the Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC). The goal of the IMAAC is to enhance the national scientific capability through robust scientific cooperation among Federal agencies that incorporates the best practices from Federal programs and non-Federal programs. The goal of the IMAAC is to improve Federal modeling and assessment capabilities."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2004-12-15
