Secretary Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder issed a joint statement on the signing of a DEA-ICE drug trafficking enforcement agreement on June 18, 2009.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducted an exercise to test the readiness and capabilities of federal departments and agencies—coordinating with the White House—to execute their Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans on June 17, 2009.

Secretary Napolitano discussed the nearly $1.8 Billion in FY 2009 FEMA Preparedness Grants on June 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C. These grant programs are a key part of how the Department of Homeland Security helps to prepare and strengthen our country against terrorism and against disasters.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced nearly $1.8 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency preparedness grants designed to help states, urban areas, tribal governments and non-profit agencies improve their readiness by enhancing protection, prevention, response and recovery capabilities for all disasters on June 16, 2009.

Secretary Napolitano spoke after signing a bilateral agreement with Mexican Finance Minister Agustin Carstens regarding the Department's goals: strengthen enforcement cooperation, build capacity by training, and increase trade compliance and facilitation.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched The Blog @ Homeland Security. It will feature frequent updates on the Department’s activities, including breaking news, public events and new initiatives.

Secretary Napolitano describes the introduction of Pass ID in the Senate on June 15, 2009 as increasing compliance with federal standards for secure driver's licenses and offering better protection against terrorists.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $26 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the construction of two new inline baggage handling systems at Philadelphia International Airport.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano and Mexican Minister of Finance and Public Credit Agustín Carstens signed a Letter of Intent on June 15, 2009 that aims to increase security in the U.S. and Mexico, and facilitate the flow of legal travel and trade.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced approximately $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for the construction of a new inline baggage handling system at San Francisco International Airport on June 11, 2009.