Secretary Napolitano and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Jason Kenney of met to discuss a range of bilateral immigration issues. The goal of the discussion was to find additional ways of cooperating to enhance the integrity of both countries' immigration systems and expedite legitimate travel and commerce between the two nations.

Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster security and increase resiliency at high-risk chemical facilities through the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program at the 2010 Chemical Sector Security Summit.

Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $56 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security projects at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and St. Louis International Airport (STL), enhancing the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the country.

WASHINGTON—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today launched the first phase of DHS' nationwide "See Something, Say Something" campaign and announced a new national information-sharing partnership with Amtrak as part of the Department’s nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) initiative during a whistlestop train tour—highlighting the public’s role in keeping our country safe and the Obama administration’s commitment to bolstering surface transportation security.

Secretary Napolitano's statement on the passing of Senator Robert Byrd.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.