National security law and legislation united states. The homeland security act of 2002 by karolina patino on prezi. Homeland security act united states 2002 britannica. Homeland security act of 2002 as of nov 25, 2002 passed congress version. This update replaces the june 2004 practice brief homeland security act and him. The homeland security act of 2002 documented under public law is divided into 17 titles that establishes the department of homeland security and other purposes. Internal directives, strategy and doctrinal products. The homeland security act of 2002 created an executive department combining numerous federal agencies with a mission dedicated to homeland security. Public law 107 295 maritime transportation security. Pdf department of homeland security dhs researchgate.
An assessment of the national homeland security and. Homeland security act of 2002 public law 107296 as amended through pub. The full text of the act is available in pdf format on this. Homeland security act of 2002 united states house of. The homeland security act of 2002 created the department of homeland security. Federal information security modernization act cisa.
How did the idea of the establishment of a department of homeland security. This section provides definitions for a number of terms used in the bill. An act to establish the department of homeland security, and for other. The united states department of homeland security dhs, formed november 25, 2002 through the homeland security act, is a cabinet department composed of several different divisions that work to protect the united states from domestic and foreign terrorism. An act to establish the department of homeland security, and for other purposes. Homeland security act of 2002 university of new mexico. Passed senate amended 1119 2002 homeland security act of 2002 title i. Federal information security management act of 2002. 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. Homeland security act of 2002 updated through october 14, 2008 language.
Homeland security act of 2002 updated through october 14, 2008 committee on homeland security, united states. Under federal information security modernization act fisma, the department of homeland security provides additional operational support to federal. Project gutenberg offers 61,249 free ebooks to download. Pdf various competing models of homeland security were considered in response to the september 11, 2001, terrorist. At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. Homeland security act of 2002 updated through october 14, 2008 library of congress classification. 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. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. Army corps of engineers network, and downloaded a nonpublic database of information. This act may be cited as the maritime transportation security act of 2002.
When he signed the homeland security act of 2002, president george w. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of. Section 861 of hsa is cited as the support antiterrorism by fostering effective technologies act of 2002 or the safety act. Public law 107296, the homeland security act of 2002, established the department of homeland security and its components. Analysis for the homeland security act of 2002 section 1. Homeland security act of 2002 as amended through p. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The updated act is now called the federal information security modernization act of 2014 fisma. Homeland security act of 2002 updated through october 14. Introduced in house 0305 2002 federal information security management act of 2002 requires the director of the office of management and budget to oversee federal agency information security policies and practices, including by requiring each federal agency to identify and provide information security protections commensurate with the risk and magnitude of harm resulting from. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. The homeland security act of 2002 was signed into law on november 25, 2002 in response to the september 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In this act, congress defines and outlines the purpose, scope, and responsibilities of the new office. Homeland security act of 2002 as of jun 24, 2002 introduced version. Selected issues in homeland security policy for the 114th. Homeland security act of 2002 public law 107296, the homeland security act of 2002, established the department of homeland security and its components. Aug 17, 2006 the homeland security act of 2002 created the department of homeland security. The homeland security act of 2002 created a new cabinet level department within the executive branch that would be called the department of homeland security dhs. 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. Law in general, comparative and uniform law, jurisprudence.
Homeland security act of 2002 house office of the legislative. The full text of the act is available in pdf format on this page. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives. This act may be cited as the homeland security act of 2002. The confluence of the september 11, 2001 terrorist attack and the u.
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. Homeland security act of 2002 encyclopedia of public. Critical infrastructure information act february 28, 2003 gina marie stevens legislative attorney american law division. This section provides a short title and a table of contents for the bill.
The act also includes under section 861, the support antiterrorism by fostering effective technologies act of 2002 also known as the safety act. How did the idea of the establishment of a department of homeland security evolve into the biggest u. The act brought together approximately 22 separate federal agencies to establish the department of homeland security and sets forth the primary missions of the department. Nov 19, 2002 what ensued was a 484 page document known as the homeland security act of 2002 enacted by the 107th congress 2nd session, and the creation of the department of homeland security. Abstract this paper explores the homeland security act of 2002 and its effect on the security landscape of the united states of america. Congresshouse of representativesselect committee on homeland securityh. 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. Conduct of certain public healthrelated activities clarification of definition of vaccinerelated injury or death prohibition on contracts with corporation expatriates. Jul 24, 2002 the following provisions currently in the draft of h.
The bills short title is the homeland security act of 2002. November 25, 2002 full title an act to amend the merchant marine act, 1936, to establish a program to ensure greater security for united states seaports, and for other purposes. Summary of homeland security act 2002 which would increase the amount of fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the employment of h1b workers. Security act of 2002, it became law on november 25, and. Homeland security act, patriot act, freedom of information. Each title is broken down into several sections, summarized below. The homeland security act hsa of 2002 was introduced in the aftermath of the september 11. In accordance with the safety act, the secretary to homeland security may designate antiterrorism technologies that qualify for protection under the system of risk management. Report for congress received through the crs web order code rl31762 homeland security act of 2002.
Data will be current through friday, april 10, 2020. Coast guard, made part of dhs in 2002, has intelligence. Homeland security act of 2002 free ebook project gutenberg. Homeland security act of 2002 national security law. Nov 25, 2002 for immediate release office of the press secretary november 25, 2002 president bush signs homeland security act remarks by the president at the signing of h. The protection of the american people from foreign and domestic threats is the most important priority of government, and the committee on the judiciary has a special responsibility to ensure our safety. Public law 107296 107th congress an act homeland security.
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