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Transportation Security Administration Implements New Compensation Plan

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, previously referred to as pay equity for all TSA employees. This plan honors the commitment by Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro N. Mayorkas to invest in TSA's workforce through a modernized pay structure comparable with their colleagues on the federal government's General Schedule (GS) pay scale, regular step increases and a clear progression for pay mobility and growth. Since the inception of TSA, the workforce that secures the nation's transportations systems has been paid at a lower rate than the rest of the federal government.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, previously referred to as pay equity for all TSA employees.
  • TSA's new compensation plan covers all TSA non-executive employees from Transportation Security Officers (TSOs), vetting and intelligence analysts, inspectors, cybersecurity experts, Federal Air Marshals and canine handlers to management and administrative professionals.
  • 96% of the new compensation plan funding went to individuals who serve on the TSA frontlines, which includes TSOs, canine handlers, Transportation Security Inspectors and Federal Air Marshals.
  • On July 2, 2023, TSA officially transitioned to TSA's Transportation Security Compensation Plan.

CHLI ANNOUNCES NEW CONGRESSIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is proud to announce the addition of two new Congressional members to its bipartisan board of directors. These additions serve to solidify the representation of thoughtful leaders from the Hill in support of CHLI's vision of advancing the Hispanic community's diversity of thought and its important mission to develop future leaders.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is proud to announce the addition of two new Congressional members to its bipartisan board of directors.
  • The new members of the Board of Directors are U.S. Representative Carlos Gimenez, (R-FL) and U.S. Representative Rob Menendez, (D-NJ).
  • They join an impressive list of existing bipartisan Congressional members on the board, which can be found on the CHLI website: https://chli.org/leadership/ .
  • The Board and our vital programs will be well served by their expertise and dedication," said The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart, CHLI Chairman.

Congressman James Langevin Joins Paladin Capital Group's Strategic Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paladin Capital Group, a cyber and advanced technologies investor, today announced the addition of Fmr. Congressman James R. Langevin to its Strategic Advisory Group. Langevin, who represented Rhode Island's second congressional district for 11 terms and co-founded the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, will advise Paladin on the cyber and national security landscape.

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  • Congressman James R. Langevin to its Strategic Advisory Group .
  • Langevin, who represented Rhode Island's second congressional district for 11 terms and co-founded the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, will advise Paladin on the cyber and national security landscape.
  • "We are honored to welcome Congressman Langevin to our Strategic Advisory Group, where his decades of public service and expertise make him a natural fit and valued addition," said Michael Steed, Founder and Managing Partner of Paladin Capital Group.
  • "The solutions to our most pressing cybersecurity challenges will not come from the government alone," said Congressman Langevin.

Black Men Vote Launches Initiative to Add One Million Black Men to Voter Registration Rolls

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Men Vote (BMV), a 501c3 organization focused on providing nonpartisan voter education to Black men in America, announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at registering ONE MILLION BLACK MEN to vote before November 2024. The new Initiative, entitled the "Strength in Numbers" program, was announced during the Strength in Numbers Leadership Summit convened in Washington, DC, during the recent Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.

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  • Strength in Numbers Initiative will begin a historic, nationwide push to register Black men
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Men Vote (BMV),a501c3 organization focused on providing nonpartisan voter education to Black men in America, announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at registering ONE MILLION BLACK MEN to vote before November 2024.
  • "For years, Black Men Vote has been on the ground engaging with and empowering Black communities in general and Black men specifically, helping them exercise their right to vote," said Black Men Vote Boardmember Joe Paul.
  • Registering One Million Black Men to vote has the potential to change the electoral landscape locally, on a state level, and nationally.
  • Our goal is to be in every community across America, andbyNovemberof 2024, the voter rolls will include ONE MILLION NEW BLACK MEN."

Biz2Credit to Host Oct. 13 Online Forum Examining the Future for Small Businesses with Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biz2Credit will host an online panel featuring U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) entitled Examining the Future for Small Businesses on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 12 p.m. (EDT).

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biz2Credit will host an online panel featuring U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) entitled Examining the Future for Small Businesses on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 12 p.m. (EDT).
  • The virtual forum will explore topics including:
    Biz2Credits annual Latino-Owned Business Study for 2022 , and other topics.
  • U.S. Rep Ritchie Torres, of New Yorks 15th Congressional District in the Bronx, serves on the House Committees on Financial Services and Homeland Security.
  • Now serving his first term in Congress, Rep. Garbarino was recently awarded the National Federation of Independent Businesses Guardian of Small Business Award in September 2022.

AWWA testifies on new approach to cybersecurity threats

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a hearing today on cybersecurity before the House Committee on Homeland Security, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) testified that a new approach is needed which "sets minimum cybersecurity standards for all types of water systems."

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  • In a hearing today on cybersecurity before the House Committee on Homeland Security, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) testified that a new approach is needed which "sets minimum cybersecurity standards for all types of water systems."
  • WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a hearing today on cybersecurity before the House Committee on Homeland Security, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) testified that a new approach is needed which "sets minimum cybersecurity standards for all types of water systems."
  • The hearing was titled " Mobilizing our Cyber Defenses: Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Russian Cyber Threats " and included experts from multiple sectors, including water.
  • He also highlighted a broad suite of AWWA cybersecurity resources that were developed in collaboration with federal partners.

A New Initiative Brings TSA PreCheck® Enrollment to the Traveler

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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RESTON, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA, the global identity leader and long-time authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, announced today the launch of a new type of TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative that simplifies the process. The initiative kicks off at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, Mississippi this week.

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  • New way to enroll in TSA PreCheck kicks off at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in Jackson, MS, with more U.S. cities to follow
    RESTON, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA, the global identity leader and long-time authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, announced today the launch of a new type of TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative that simplifies the process.
  • IDEMIA I&S North America is bringing TSA PreCheck enrollment to the traveler as they depart for their trip.
  • The initiative starts on March 17th, 2022, at JAN Airport and IDEMIA plans to unveil the TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative at other airports later this year.
  • "I am elated that Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is the first to roll out this new TSA PreCheck enrollment initiative.

CLEAR Applauds Bipartisan House Resolution Recognizing November 19 as "TSA Appreciation Day"

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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"CLEAR is so proud to have been a partner with the TSA for over a decade, and we are glad to see their frontline employees and officers receiving the recognition they deserve," said Caryn Seidman-Becker, CLEAR CEO.

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  • "CLEAR is so proud to have been a partner with the TSA for over a decade, and we are glad to see their frontline employees and officers receiving the recognition they deserve," said Caryn Seidman-Becker, CLEAR CEO.
  • For more than a decade, CLEAR has worked hand-in-hand with the TSA as partners in airport security.
  • To honor the vital role played by the TSA in keeping air travel and our nation safe, CLEAR submitted a letter to Members of Congress encouraging them to recognize November 19 as "TSA Appreciation Day."
  • CLEAR is at the highest level of security by U.S. government regulators and is also certified as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology under the SAFETY Act.

ZorroSign CEO submitted testimony to U.S. House Homeland Security Committee

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
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PHOENIX, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign, Inc. submitted testimony last month to the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign, Inc. submitted testimony last month to the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • "Blockchain technology can be employed by voting machine vendors across the country to significantly enhance and upgrade the security and reliability of electronic voting systems," noted Hadi in testimony submitted in August to the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation.
  • On August 4, 2020 the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing on, "Secure, Safe, and Auditable: Protecting the Integrity of the 2020 Elections."
  • ZorroSign, ZorroFill, ZorroSign (patent-pending) 4n6 Token, and JustZSign, are registered trademarks of ZorroSign, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

KnowBe4 Applauds Proposed Legislation for Cybersecurity Training Requirement for U.S. House Members

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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On May 10, 2019, U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) introduced legislation that will require House Members to partake in annual cybersecurity training.

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  • On May 10, 2019, U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) introduced legislation that will require House Members to partake in annual cybersecurity training.
  • The Bipartisan Congressional Cyber Security Training Resolution of 2019, sponsored by Representative John Katko (R-NY), or H.Res 355, sets to address this by requiring members to participate in cybersecurity training.
  • KnowBe4 applauds Representatives Rice and Katko for their leadership on this issue, said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4.
  • The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress is currently reviewing cybersecurity training for members of the U.S. House of Representatives.