Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano met with Portuguese Interior Minister Rui Pereira, Justice Minister Alberto Costa and Foreign Affairs Minister Luís Amado to sign a Preventing and Combating Crime (PCC) Agreement as part of her weeklong trip to Europe and Kuwait.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano unveiled six new efficiency initiatives, marking the third milestone in the Department-wide Efficiency Review launched in March.

At a "Pen & Pad" session today, Secretary Napolitano talked about the Department's 5 main missions, about her upcoming foreign travel, and the new PASS ID bill.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano discussed President Obama's intention to nominate Rafael Borras as Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Management.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Spanish Interior Minister Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba signed a Letter of Intent to expand science and technology cooperation in order to enhance security and combat transnational threats.

Testimony of Acting Under Secretary Bart R. Johnson, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment, "FY2010 Budget Request" June 24, 2009 at the Cannon House Office Building.

Secretary Napolitano announced her decision to end the National Applications Office (NAO) program, after a five-month review conducted in coordination with the Department’s law enforcement, emergency management and intelligence partners. NAO was established to facilitate access to satellite imagery for homeland security and law enforcement purposes. Secretary Napolitano’s decision will not affect the ability of the Department or its state, local and tribal partners to use satellite imaging as currently allowed under existing policy in order to meet its many other responsibilities.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the construction of two new inline baggage handling systems at Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Answering President Obama’s call to service, Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano will be joined by Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate volunteering their time and efforts to promote service across the country. The President’s 81-day summer service initiative, United We Serve, challenges all citizens to get involved in their communities and start building a better future for the nation.