Search Results for keywords:"Secretary of Homeland Security"

Found 5 results

Search Results: keywords:"Secretary of Homeland Security"

💰 Only
Oldest Newest
  • 2025-02180 — Reinstating Service Members Discharged Under the Military's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8761
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Executive Order 14184, issued by the President, addresses the reinstatement of military service members who were discharged for not complying with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate introduced on August 24, 2021. This order allows those who were discharged solely for vaccine refusal to return to their previous ranks and receive back pay and benefits. The order also provides a pathway for individuals who voluntarily left the service due to the mandate to rejoin with no negative impact on their career standing. The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security are tasked with implementing these directives and reporting on progress within 60 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The President made a new rule saying that soldiers who had to leave the military because they didn't want a COVID shot can come back to their jobs and get the money they would have earned. People who quit to avoid the shots can also return without any trouble.

  • 2025-00603 — Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 2579
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The executive order titled "Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security" establishes a clear line of succession for the role of Secretary of Homeland Security in cases where the current Secretary and other top officials are unable to perform their duties. The order specifies that the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Director of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and Region 3 Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will take over in this order. It also revokes a previous order from 2016 related to succession within the Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the President retains the discretion to deviate from this order if necessary.

    Simple Explanation

    The President made a new rule about who is in charge of Homeland Security if the boss can't do the job. It says who takes over next, but the President can change the order if needed.

  • 2025-06799 — Continuation of the National Emergency and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Russian-Affiliated Vessels to United States Ports
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 16431
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The President has decided to extend the national emergency declared on April 21, 2022, which relates to the regulation of Russian-affiliated vessels entering U.S. ports. This continuation is due to ongoing disturbances in U.S. international relations caused by the actions of the Russian government. Under this emergency, the Secretary of Homeland Security remains authorized to control the anchorage and movement of these vessels. This decision needs to be recorded in the Federal Register and reported to Congress.

    Simple Explanation

    The President wants to keep a special rule going that stops ships tied to Russia from coming into U.S. ports because of problems between the countries. He has told the person in charge of safety to keep watching these ships.

  • 2021-03774 — Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10815
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security has decided to continue limiting travel from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the border. Travel is restricted to "essential travel" only, which includes activities like returning U.S. citizens, medical purposes, and lawful trade. Non-essential travel, such as tourism, is not allowed under this rule. These restrictions are temporary and will be in place until March 21, 2021, but can be adjusted as needed.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of keeping the U.S. safe decided that only important trips from Canada to the U.S. are allowed right now, like going to work, visiting a doctor, or if you're coming home. Fun trips, like going on vacation, will have to wait until at least March 21, 2021.

  • 2021-01718 — Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Venezuelans
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 6845
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, addresses the crisis in Venezuela under the leadership of Nicolas Maduro. It emphasizes the need to extend Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Venezuelans in the U.S., due to the dire situation in their homeland. The order defers the removal of Venezuelans living in the U.S. as of January 20, 2021, for 18 months, except for specific categories of individuals outlined in the document. Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to allow employment for those whose deportation has been deferred.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said that people from Venezuela who were already living in the United States by January 20, 2021, can stay here for a while because things are really tough in their home country. They are also allowed to work, unless they've done something bad that makes them unsafe or causes problems for the U.S.