Looking into the vision and mission of the dhs will show where they are and what they are trying to do. The homeland security act created the department of homeland security dhs. Bush on 25 november 2002, outlines an ambitious plan for a largescale federal reorganization, unseen since the national security act of 1947 made sweeping changes in establishing the department of defense dod and standardizing its operational provisions. Law in general, comparative and uniform law, jurisprudence. Homeland security act, patriot act, freedom of information. Tort liability provisions showing 14 of 14 pages in this report. Essential to understand provisions of the patriot act. Department of homeland security records management program.
The department of homeland security bill, signed into law by president george w. This act may be cited as the homeland security act of 2002. The homeland security act of 2002, which created the department of homeland security dhs, brought together 22 diverse organizations to help prevent terrorist attacks in the united states, reduce the vulnerability of the united states to terrorist attacks, and minimize damage and assist in recovery from attacks that do occur. The department of homeland security office of inspector general oig was established by the. Customs and border protection, department of homeland security.
Entire analysis for the homeland security act of 2002 pdf format text of the homeland security act of 2002 html format pdf format sec. States code, shall file, not later than 90 days after such disclo sure, a report to. The occa, as amended by the safe explosives act, title xi, subtitle c of public law 107296, the homeland security act of 2002 enacted november 25, 2002, authorizes atf to provide licenses and permits to qualified applicants for the acquisition, distribution, storage, or use of explosive materials and to renew or revoke such licenses and permits. This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original this act, meaning pub. An assessment of the national homeland security and. Ordered to be reported amended by the yeas and nays. Pursuant to section 203 of the security and accountability for every port act of 2006 pub. The department of homeland security and border security. Provides an easytounderstand description of the usa patriot act and how it amended preexisting laws dealing with terrorism, executive authority, financing, and surveillance and investigatory powers. Aug 30, 2002 executive summary this week the senate is scheduled to take up the national homeland security and combating terrorism act of 2002 s. The federal information security management act of 2002 fisma is us federal law requiring protection of sensitive data created, stored, or accessed by the federal government or any entity on behalf of the us federal government. Federal register homeland security information sharing. Homeland security act united states 2002 britannica.
Title iii of the homeland security act of 2002 which was released on july 09, 2002. After the terrorist attacks in new york city, pennsylvania, and washington, dc, on september 11, 2001, the united states congress enacted the patriot act in 2001 and the homeland security act in 2002. This section authorizes the secretary of homeland security, in connection with an actual or threatened terrorist attack, major disaster, or other emergency, to call certain elements of the department of energy and the environmental protection agency into service as an organizational unit of the department of homeland security. The homeland security act of 2002 created the department of homeland security.
Senate by a vote of 909, with one senator not voting. The house and senate approved the statute in november 2002, and president bush signed the bill into law that month. Dhs privacy office has made progress but faces continuing challenges gao071024t. This section requires the secretary of homeland security to carry out the following responsibilities through agreements with the department of health and human services, unless the president otherwise directs, and gives the secretary specific transfer authority to fund such agreements. The full text of the act is available in pdf format on this. Congressional research service reports and was provided by unt libraries government documents department to unt digital library, a digital repository hosted by the unt libraries. Hsa is a sweeping antiterrorism bill giving federal law enforcement agencies broad powers to prevent terrorist attacks within the u. Statement on signing the homeland security act of 2002. Homeland security act of 2002 updated through october 14, 2008 language. Aug 17, 2006 the homeland security act of 2002 created the department of homeland security.
The homeland security act of 2002 as amended homeland security act expressly from cj cj101 at northern virginia community college. To accomplish this mission, the act established specific homeland. In the homeland security act of 2002, the term critical infrastructure also has the meaning given that term in section 1016e of public law 10756 42 u. Federal information security management act of 2002. This section provides definitions for a number of terms used in the bill.
The act was drafted in the aftermath of the september 11 attacks in. The act directs the secretary of homeland security to accept fingerprints submitted. Laws acquire popular names as they make their way through congress. May 15, 2003 this bulletin provides an analysis of the intent and structure of the homeland security act of 2002. Public law 107296 107th congress an act homeland security. Homeland security act of 2002 national security law. Established by the homeland security act in november of 2002, the department of homeland security is responsible for americas security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The act also includes under section 861, the support antiterrorism by fostering effective technologies act of 2002 also known as the safety act. This analysis includes an overview of governmental functions that the act has transferred from various federal agencies to the new department of homeland security. Homeland security act 2002 law and legal definition the homeland security act was introduced by the republicans in congress in january 2002.
Internal directives, strategy and doctrinal products. Establishes in dhs the directorate for information analysis and infrastructure protection, headed by an under secretary for information analysis and infrastructure protection. The homeland security act of 2002 as amended homeland. Public law 107296, the homeland security act of 2002, established the department of homeland security and its components. Public law 107296, the homeland security act of 2002, established the. The homeland security act hsa of 2002 was enacted in response to the september 11, 2001 attacks in the u. Homeland security act of 2002, as published in the federal register. Hsa was enacted by the senate and house of representatives on november 25, 2002.
Fisma requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement. Entire analysis for the homeland security act of 2002 pdf format. Federal register rules of practice in explosives license. As provided in the definitions, department in the bill refers to the department of homeland security, and secretary refers to the secretary of homeland security. Fisma stands for the federal information security management act fisma, a united states legislation signed in 2002 to underline the importance of information security to the economic and national security interests of the united states. Bush on november 25, 2002, that established the department of homeland security dhs as a new department in the executive branch of the government and established a number of measures aimed at protecting the national. This bulletin provides an analysis of the intent and structure of the homeland security act of 2002. Federal information security modernization act cisa. After the terrorist attacks in new york city, pennsylvania, and washington, dc, on september 11, 2001, the united states congress enacted the patriot act in 2001 and.
Armey asked unanimous consent that the committee on homeland security have until 3. In establishing a new department of homeland security, the act for the first time creates a federal department whose primary mission will be to help pre. To establish the department of homeland security, and for other purposes. By the authority vested in me by the constitution and the laws of the united states, including sections 892 and 893 of the homeland security act of 2002 the act 6 u. An act to establish the department of homeland security, and for other purposes. United states house bill 3421 106th congress united states house resolution 449 107th congress united states house bill 525 107th congress. Bush on november 25, 2002, that established the department of homeland security dhs as a new department in the executive branch of the government and established a number of measures aimed at protecting the national security of the united states. Support antiterrorism by fostering effective technologies act. Infrastructure information act of 2002 cii act title ii, subtitle b, of the homeland security act of 2002, public law 107296, 196 stat. The support antiterrorism by fostering effective technologies act of 2002, or safety act, was enacted as subtitle g of title viii of the homeland security act of 2002 pub. This measure, offered by the president and introduced by majority leader armey, would establish a new federal department dedicated to assessing, preventing, and responding to homeland security threats. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1.
Homeland security act of 2002 public law 107296, the homeland security act of 2002, established the department of homeland security and its components. Homeland security act of 2002 public law 107296 by amendment to the inspector general act of 1978. Title iii of the homeland security act of 2002 gao02927t. The act restructures and strengthens the executive branch of the federal government to better meet the threat to our homeland posed by terrorism. The homeland security act of 2002 created an executive department combining numerous federal agencies with a mission dedicated to homeland security. Homeland security act of 2002 as of nov 25, 2002 passed congress version. Department of homeland security office of inspector general. United states court of appeals for the district of columbia circuit. The full text of the act is available in pdf format on this page.
The updated act is now called the federal information security modernization act. The homeland security act hsa of 2002 was introduced in the aftermath of the september 11 attacks and subsequent mailings of anthrax spores. The department of homeland security and border security 123. The following provisions currently in the draft of h. In reaction to the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, the united states government sought to establish a separate office within the federal system to address the needs and concerns for preventing future. Government found this umbrella agency with the passage of the homeland security act by congress in november 2002, the department of homeland security formally came into being as a standalone, cabinetlevel department to further coordinate and unify national homeland security efforts. The federal information security modernization act of 2014 fisma 2014 updates the federal governments cybersecurity practices by codifying department of homeland security dhs authority to administer the implementation of information security policies for nonnational security federal executive branch systems, including providing technical assistance and deploying technologies to such. Title iii of the homeland security act of 2002 this is the accessible text file for gao report number gao02927t entitled homeland security. This update replaces the june 2004 practice brief homeland security act and him. Homeland security act of 2002 summary third world traveler.
The clingercohen act and the homeland security act of 2002 pdf version also available for download. National security law and legislation united states. Homeland security act 2002 law and legal definition uslegal. Sometimes these names say something about the substance of the law as with the 2002 winter olympic commemorative coin act. The hsa was cosponsored by 118 members of congress.
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