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Secretary Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers flying domestically and internationally on U.S. airlines are now being checked against government watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Secure Flight program, the second major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation achieved this month.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano traveled to Denver, Colo., to deliver remarks highlighting the Obama administration’s ongoing efforts to work with Congress on ways to comprehensively reform our nation’s immigration laws to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Conference—the largest gathering of Latino elected and appointed officials in the nation.

Secretary Napolitano spoke at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where she discussed some of the immigration and border-related challenges that law enforcement faces.

Secretary Napolitano and Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez forged an agreement between the United States and El Salvador that will strengthen the capabilities of both countries to share information about criminal nationals repatriated to El Salvador or to the United States, bolstering efforts to combat transnational crime and safeguard public safety.

Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks about the Department's ongoing efforts, and announced new steps, to bolster security along the Southwest border.

The Department of Homeland Security, working with its federal, state, local, tribal and Mexican partners, has made significant progress in cracking down on border-related crime and smuggling while facilitating legitimate travel and commerce. The Administration is committed to building on these successes and addressing current challenges with our partners in order to keep our communities safe from threats of border-related violence and crime. Read about new initiatives to strengthen and expand upon existing, successful efforts.

Obama Administration Announces Multi-Agency Effort to Enhance Intellectual Property Protection

Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at American Constitution Society National Convention

Secretary Napolitano will travel to Denver, Colo., on Thursday, June 24. While in Denver, Secretary Napolitano will deliver remarks highlighting the Obama administration's ongoing efforts to work with Congress on ways to comprehensively reform our nation's immigration laws

Secretary Napolitano announced the adoption of the final standards for the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep)—a major milestone in DHS' implementation of a program recommended by the 9/11 Commission to improve private sector preparedness for disasters and emergencies.

Secretary Napolitano announced more than $11.9 million in Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) — designed to support the nation's first responders while creating jobs and stimulating local economies.

Statement by Secretary Napolitano on BP oil spill legislation sent to the President

June 10, 2010 testimony of Juliette Kayyem, Assistant Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on State, Local and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, "Deep Impact: Assessing the Effects of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on States, Localities and the Private Sector"

Secretary Napolitano announced that 100 percent of passengers traveling within the United States and its territories are now being checked against terrorist watchlists through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Secure Flight program, a major step in fulfilling a key 9/11 Commission recommendation.

Secretary Napolitano announced that the United States and France have established an arrangement to implement the Immigration Advisory Program (IAP) - which allows for the identification of high-risk travelers at foreign airports before they board aircraft bound for the United States - at Paris' Charles De Gaulle International Airport.

Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $78 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security technology projects, designed to enhance the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the country.

Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the invitation of UAE Minister of the Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, to meet with her counterparts from the Middle East region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.

Secretary Napolitano will travel to the United Arab Emirates on May 31-June 1, at the invitation of UAE Minister of the Economy Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, to meet with her counterparts from the Middle East region and officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss ways to bolster global aviation security.

Secretary Napolitano announced the elimination of the paper arrival/departure form (Form I-94W) for authorized travelers from nations participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), streamlining secure travel for millions of visitors to the United States every year by consolidating the collection of traveler information and enhancing security by automatically providing DHS with important passenger information prior to departure.