US Code
Title 6— DOMESTIC SECURITY

§ 124b. Comprehensive information technology network architecture - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Intelligence...

§ 124c. Coordination with information sharing environment - (a) GuidanceAll activities to comply with sections 124, 124a, and...

§ 124d. Intelligence components - (1) To ensure that the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination...

§ 124e. Training for employees of intelligence components - The Secretary shall provide training and guidance for employees, officials,...

§ 124f. Intelligence training development for State and local government officials - (a) CurriculumThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Intelligence...

§ 124g. Information sharing incentives - (a) AwardsIn making cash awards under chapter 45 of title...

§ 124h. Department of Homeland Security State, Local, and Regional Fusion Center Initiative - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary, in consultation with the program manager of...

§ 124h–1. Threat information sharing - (a) PrioritizationThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall prioritize the assignment...

§ 124i. Homeland Security Information Sharing Fellows Program - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary...

§ 124j. Rural Policing Institute - (a) In generalThe Secretary shall establish a Rural Policing Institute,...

§ 124k. Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group - (a) In generalTo improve the sharing of information within the...

§ 124l. Transferred -

§ 124m. Classified Information Advisory Officer - (a) Requirement to establishThe Secretary shall identify and designate within...

§ 124m–1. Departmental coordination on counter threats - (a) EstablishmentThere is authorized in the Department, for a period...

§ 124n. Protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft - (a) AuthorityNotwithstanding section 46502 of title 49 or sections 32,...

§ 125. Annual report on intelligence activities of the Department of Homeland Security - (a) In generalFor each fiscal year and along with the...

§ 126. Department of Homeland Security data framework - (a) In general(1) DevelopmentThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall develop...

Part B— Information Security

§§ 131 to 134. Transferred -

§ 141. Procedures for sharing information - (1) limit the redissemination of such information to ensure that...

§ 142. Privacy officer - (a) Appointment and responsibilitiesThe Secretary shall appoint a senior official...

§§ 143 to 145. Transferred -

§ 146. Cybersecurity workforce assessment and strategy - (a) Workforce assessment(1) In generalNot later than 180 days after...

§§ 147 to 151. Transferred -

Part C— Office of Science and Technology

§ 161. Establishment of Office; Director - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThere is hereby established within the Department...

§ 162. Mission of Office; duties - (a) MissionThe mission of the Office shall be—(1) to serve...

§ 163. Definition of law enforcement technology - For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “law enforcement...

§ 164. Abolishment of Office of Science and Technology of National Institute of Justice; transfer of functions - (a) Authority to transfer functionsThe Attorney General may transfer to...

§ 165. National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Centers - (a) In generalThe Director of the Office shall operate and...

SUBCHAPTER III— SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

§ 181. Under Secretary for Science and Technology - There shall be in the Department a Directorate of Science...

§ 182. Responsibilities and authorities of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology - (1) advising the Secretary regarding research and development efforts and...

§ 183. Functions transferred - (1) The following programs and activities of the Department of...

§ 184. Conduct of certain public health-related activities - (a) In generalWith respect to civilian human health-related research and...

§ 185. Federally funded research and development centers - The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and...

§ 186. Miscellaneous provisions - (a) ClassificationTo the greatest extent practicable, research conducted or supported...

§ 187. Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) FundThe term “Fund” means the Acceleration...

§ 188. Conduct of research, development, demonstration, testing and evaluation - (a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for...

§ 189. Utilization of Department of Energy national laboratories and sites in support of homeland security activities - (a) Authority to utilize national laboratories and sites(1) In generalIn...

§ 190. Transfer of Plum Island Animal Disease Center, Department of Agriculture - (a) In generalIn accordance with subchapter XII, the Secretary of...

§ 191. Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee - (a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Department a Homeland Security...

§ 192. Homeland Security Institute - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a federally funded research and...

§ 193. Technology clearinghouse to encourage and support innovative solutions to enhance homeland security - (a) Establishment of programThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary...

§ 194. Enhancement of public safety communications interoperability - (a) Coordination of public safety interoperable communications programs(1) ProgramThe Secretary...

§ 195. Office for Interoperability and Compatibility - (a) Clarification of responsibilitiesThe Director of the Office for Interoperability...

§ 195a. Emergency communications interoperability research and development - (a) In generalThe Under Secretary for Science and Technology, acting...

§ 195b. National Biosurveillance Integration Center - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for the...

§ 195c. Promoting antiterrorism through international cooperation program - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) DirectorThe term “Director” means the Director...

§ 195d. Social media working group - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish within the Department a social...

§ 195e. Transparency in research and development - (a) Requirement to list research and development programs(1) In generalThe...

§ 195f. EMP and GMD mitigation research and development and threat assessment, response, and recovery - (a) In generalIn furtherance of domestic preparedness and response, the...

§ 195g. Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator - (a) Coordinator(1) In generalThe Secretary shall designate an individual in...

§ 195h. National Urban Security Technology Laboratory - (a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for...

§ 195i. Chemical Security Analysis Center - (a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for...

SUBCHAPTER IV— BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

Part A— Border, Maritime, and Transportation Security Responsibilities and Functions

§ 201. Repealed. , , -

§ 202. Border, maritime, and transportation responsibilities - (1) Preventing the entry of terrorists and the instruments of...

§ 203. Functions transferred - (1) the United States Customs Service of the Department of...

§ 204. Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee - (a) EstablishmentThe Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (referred to...

§ 205. Ombudsman for immigration detention - (a) In generalWithin the Department, there shall be a position...

Part B— U.S. Customs and Border Protection

§ 211. Establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and operational offices - (a) In generalThere is established in the Department an agency...

§ 212. Retention of Customs revenue functions by Secretary of the Treasury - (a) Retention of Customs revenue functions by Secretary of the...

§ 213. Preservation of Customs funds - Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no funds collected...

§ 214. Separate budget request for Customs - The President shall include in each budget transmitted to Congress...

§ 215. Definition - (1) Assessing and collecting customs duties (including antidumping and countervailing...

§ 216. Protection against potential synthetic opioid exposure - (a) In generalThe Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

§ 217. Allocation of resources by the Secretary - (a) In generalThe Secretary shall ensure that adequate staffing is...

§ 218. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards - (a) In generalThe Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

§ 220. Methamphetamine and methamphetamine precursor chemicals - (a) Compliance with performance plan requirementsAs part of the annual...

§ 221. Requirements with respect to administering polygraph examinations to law enforcement personnel of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - (a) In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that—(1)...

§ 222. Advanced Training Center Revolving Fund - For fiscal year 2012 and thereafter, U.S. Customs and Border...

§ 223. Border security metrics - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Appropriate congressional committeesThe term “appropriate congressional...

§ 224. Other reporting requirements - (a) Unidentified remains(1) Reporting requirementNot later than 1 year after...

§ 225. Reports, evaluations, and research regarding drug interdiction at and between ports of entry - (a) Research on additional technologies to detect fentanylNot later than...

Part C— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 231. Transfer of certain agricultural inspection functions of the Department of Agriculture - (a) Transfer of agricultural import and entry inspection functionsThere shall...

§ 232. Functions of Administrator of General Services - (a) Operation, maintenance, and protection of Federal buildings and groundsNothing...

§ 233. Functions of Transportation Security Administration - (a) Consultation with Federal Aviation AdministrationThe Secretary and other officials...

§ 234. Preservation of Transportation Security Administration as a distinct entity - Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Transportation Security...

§ 235. Coordination of information and information technology - (a) Definition of affected agencyIn this section, the term “affected...

§ 236. Visa issuance - (a) DefinitionIn this subsection,11 So in original. Probably should be...

§ 237. Information on visa denials required to be entered into electronic data system - (a) In generalWhenever a consular officer of the United States...

§ 238. Office for Domestic Preparedness - (a) EstablishmentThere is established in the Department an Office for...

§ 239. Office of Cargo Security Policy - (a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Department an Office of...

§ 240. Border Enforcement Security Task Force - (a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Department a program to...

§ 241. Prevention of international child abduction - (a) Program establishedThe Secretary, through the Commissioner of U.S. Customs...

§ 242. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “human trafficking” means an...

§ 242a. Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall operate,...

§ 242b. Reports - (a) Information sharing to facilitate reports and analysisEach subagency of...

§ 243. Maritime operations coordination plan - (a) In generalNot later than 180 days after October 5,...

§ 244. Maritime security capabilities assessments - Not later than 180 days after , and annually thereafter,...

§ 245. Operational data sharing capability - (a) In generalNot later than 18 months after December 23,...

Part D— Immigration Enforcement Functions

§ 251. Transfer of functions - (1) The Border Patrol program. (2) The detention and removal...

§ 252. Establishment of Bureau of Border Security - (a) Establishment of Bureau(1) In generalThere shall be in the...

§ 253. Professional responsibility and quality review - (1) conducting investigations of noncriminal allegations of misconduct, corruption, and...

§ 254. Employee discipline - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may impose...

§ 255. Report on improving enforcement functions - (a) In generalThe Secretary, not later than 1 year after...

§ 256. Sense of Congress regarding construction of fencing near San Diego, California - It is the sense of the Congress that completing the...

§ 257. Report - (a) In generalThe Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit an...

Part E— Citizenship and Immigration Services

§ 271. Establishment of Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services - (a) Establishment of Bureau(1) In generalThere shall be in the...

§ 272. Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman - (a) In generalWithin the Department, there shall be a position...

§ 273. Professional responsibility and quality review - (a) In generalThe Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and...

§ 274. Employee discipline - The Director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services...

§ 275. Transition - (a) ReferencesWith respect to any function transferred by this part...

§ 276. Report on improving immigration services - (a) In generalThe Secretary, not later than 1 year after...

§ 277. Report on responding to fluctuating needs - Not later than 30 days after , the Attorney General...

§ 278. Application of Internet-based technologies - (a) Establishment of tracking systemThe Secretary, not later than 1...

§ 279. Children’s affairs - (a) Transfer of functionsThere are transferred to the Director of...

Part F— General Immigration Provisions

§ 291. Abolishment of INS - (a) In generalUpon completion of all transfers from the Immigration...

§ 292. Voluntary separation incentive payments - (a) DefinitionsFor purposes of this section—(1) the term “employee” means...

§ 293. Authority to conduct a demonstration project relating to disciplinary action - (a) In generalThe Attorney General and the Secretary may each,...

§ 294. Sense of Congress - (1) the missions of the Bureau of Border Security and...

§ 295. Director of Shared Services - (a) In generalWithin the Office of Deputy Secretary, there shall...

§ 296. Separation of funding - (a) In generalThere shall be established separate accounts in the...

§ 297. Reports and implementation plans - (a) Division of fundsThe Secretary, not later than 120 days...

§ 298. Immigration functions - (a) Annual report(1) In generalOne year after November 25, 2002,...

Part G— U.S. Customs and Border Protection Public Private Partnerships

§ 301. Fee agreements for certain services at ports of entry - (a) In generalNotwithstanding section 58c(e) of title 19 and section...

§ 301a. Port of entry donation authority - (a) Personal property donation authority(1) In generalThe Commissioner of U.S....

§ 301b. Current and proposed agreements - (1) any agreement entered into pursuant to section 560 of...

§ 301c. Definitions - (1) DonorThe term “donor” means any entity that is proposing...

SUBCHAPTER V— NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

§ 311. Definitions - (1) the term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Agency;...

§ 312. Definition - (1) those entities of the Department of Energy that perform...

§ 313. Federal Emergency Management Agency - (a) In generalThere is in the Department the Federal Emergency...

§ 314. Authority and responsibilities - (a) In generalThe Administrator shall provide Federal leadership necessary to...

§ 314a. FEMA programs - Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, as of ,...

§ 315. Functions transferred - (a) In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), there are...

§ 316. Preserving the Federal Emergency Management Agency - (a) Distinct entityThe Agency shall be maintained as a distinct...

§ 317. Regional offices - (a) In generalThere are in the Agency 10 regional offices,...

§ 318. National Advisory Council - (a) EstablishmentNot later than 60 days after October 4, 2006,...

§ 319. National Integration Center - (a) In generalThere is established in the Agency a National...

§ 320. Credentialing and typing - (a) In generalThe Administrator shall enter into a memorandum of...

§ 321. The National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “National Infrastructure Simulation and...

§ 321a. Evacuation plans and exercises - (a) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, and subject...

§ 321b. Disability Coordinator - (a) In generalAfter consultation with organizations representing individuals with disabilities,...

§ 321c. Department and Agency officials - (a) Deputy AdministratorsThe President may appoint, by and with the...

§ 321d. National Operations Center - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “situational awareness” means information...

§ 321e. Repealed. , , -

§ 321f. Nuclear incident response - (a) In generalAt the direction of the Secretary (in connection...

§ 321g. Conduct of certain public health-related activities - (a) In generalWith respect to all public health-related activities to...

§ 321h. Use of national private sector networks in emergency response - To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall use national...

§ 321i. Use of commercially available technology, goods, and services - (1) the Secretary should, to the maximum extent possible, use...

§ 321j. Procurement of security countermeasures for Strategic National Stockpile - (a) Authorization of appropriationsFor the procurement of security countermeasures under...

§ 321k. Model standards and guidelines for critical infrastructure workers - (a) In generalNot later than 12 months after August 3,...

§ 321l. Guidance and recommendations - (a) In generalConsistent with their responsibilities and authorities under law,...

§ 321m. Voluntary private sector preparedness accreditation and certification program - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the officer designated...

§ 321n. Acceptance of gifts - (a) AuthorityThe Secretary may accept and use gifts of property,...

§ 321o. Integrated public alert and warning system modernization - (a) In generalTo provide timely and effective warnings regarding natural...

§ 321o–1. Integrated public alert and warning system - (a) DefinitionsIn this section—(1) the term “Administrator” means the Administrator...

§ 321p. National planning and education - (1) include in national planning frameworks the threat of an...

§ 321q. Coordination of Department of Homeland Security efforts related to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism - (a) Program requiredThe Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for...

§ 321r. Transfer of equipment during a public health emergency - (a) Authorization of transfer of equipmentDuring a public health emergency...

§ 322. Continuity of the economy plan - (a) Requirement(1) In generalThe President shall develop and maintain a...

§ 323. Guidance on how to prevent exposure to and release of PFAS - (a) In generalNot later than 1 year after December 20,...

SUBCHAPTER VI— TREATMENT OF CHARITABLE TRUSTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

§ 331. Treatment of charitable trusts for members of the Armed Forces of the United States and other governmental organizations - (a) FindingsCongress finds the following:(1) Members of the Armed Forces...

SUBCHAPTER VII— MANAGEMENT

§ 341. Under Secretary for Management - (a) In generalThe Under Secretary for Management shall serve as...

§ 342. Chief Financial Officer - (a) In generalThe Chief Financial Officer shall perform functions as...

§ 343. Chief Information Officer - (a) In generalThe Chief Information Officer shall report to the...

§ 344. Chief Human Capital Officer - (a) In generalThe Chief Human Capital Officer shall report directly...

§ 345. Establishment of Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - (a) In generalThe Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties,...

§ 346. Consolidation and co-location of offices - (1) any regional offices or field offices of agencies that...

§ 347. Quadrennial homeland security review - (a) Requirement(1) Quadrennial reviews requiredIn fiscal year 2009, and every...

§ 348. Joint task forces - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “situational awareness” means knowledge...

§ 349. Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans - (a) In generalThere is established in the Department an Office...

§ 350. Workforce health and medical support - (a) In generalThe Under Secretary for Management shall be responsible...

§ 351. Employee engagement - (a) Steering committeeNot later than 120 days after December 27,...

§ 352. Annual employee award program - (a) In generalThe Secretary may establish an annual employee award...

§ 353. Acquisition professional career program - (a) EstablishmentThere is established in the Department an acquisition professional...

SUBCHAPTER VIII— COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS

Part A— Coordination With Non-Federal Entities

§ 361. Office for State and Local Government Coordination - (a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Office of the Secretary...

Part B— Inspector General

§ 371. Repealed. , , -

Part C— United States Secret Service

§ 381. Functions transferred - In accordance with subchapter XII, there shall be transferred to...

§ 382. Use of proceeds derived from criminal investigations - (a) United States Secret Service use of proceeds derived from...

§ 383. National Computer Forensics Institute - (a) In general; missionThere is authorized for fiscal years 2023...

Part D— Acquisitions

§ 391. Research and development projects - (a) AuthorityUntil September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection (d),11...

§ 392. Personal services - (1) may procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts...

§ 393. Special streamlined acquisition authority - (a) Authority(1) In generalThe Secretary may use the authorities set...

§ 394. Unsolicited proposals - (a) Regulations requiredWithin 1 year of November 25, 2002, the...

§ 395. Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates - (a) In generalThe Secretary may not enter into any contract...

§ 396. Lead system integrator; financial interests - (a) In generalWith respect to contracts entered into after July...

§ 397. Requirements to buy certain items related to national security interests - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Covered itemThe term “covered item” means...

Part E— Human Resources Management

§ 411. Establishment of human resources management system - (a) Authority(1) Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress...

§ 412. Labor-management relations - (a) Limitation on exclusionary authority(1) In generalNo agency or subdivision...

§ 413. Use of counternarcotics enforcement activities in certain employee performance appraisals - (a) In generalEach subdivision of the Department that is a...

§ 414. Homeland Security Rotation Program - (a) 11 So in original. There is no subsec. (b)....

§ 415. Homeland Security Education Program - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall establish a...

§ 416. Use of protective equipment or measures by employees - None of the funds made available in this or any...

§ 417. Rotational cybersecurity research program - (1) detail to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (including...

Part F— Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility

§ 421. Definition - In this part, the term “executive agency” has the meaning...

§ 422. Procurements for defense against or recovery from terrorism or nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack - The authorities provided in this part apply to any procurement...

§ 423. Increased simplified acquisition threshold for procurements in support of humanitarian or peacekeeping operations or contingency operations - (a) Temporary threshold amountsFor a procurement referred to in section...

§ 424. Increased micro-purchase threshold for certain procurements - In the administration of with respect to a procurement referred...

§ 425. Application of certain commercial items authorities to certain procurements - (a) Authority(1) In generalThe head of an executive agency may...

§ 426. Use of streamlined procedures - (a) Required useThe head of an executive agency shall, when...

§ 427. Review and report by Comptroller General - (a) RequirementsNot later than March 31, 2004, the Comptroller General...

§ 428. Identification of new entrants into the Federal marketplace - The head of each executive agency shall conduct market research...

Part G— Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies

§ 441. Administration - (a) In generalThe Secretary shall be responsible for the administration...

§ 442. Litigation management - (a) Federal cause of action(1) In generalThere shall exist a...

§ 443. Risk management - (a) In general(1) Liability insurance requiredAny person or entity that...

§ 444. Definitions - (1) Qualified anti-terrorism technologyFor purposes of this part, the term...

Part H— Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 451. Advisory committees - (a) In generalThe Secretary may establish, appoint members of, and...

§ 452. Reorganization - (a) ReorganizationThe Secretary may allocate or reallocate functions among the...

§ 453. Use of appropriated funds - (a) Disposal of property(1) Strict complianceIf specifically authorized to dispose...

§ 453a. Additional uses of appropriated funds - In fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, unless otherwise provided, funds...

§ 453b. Requirement to buy certain items related to national security interests from American sources; exceptions - (a) RequirementExcept as provided in subsections (c) through (g), funds...

§ 453c. Disposition of equines unfit for service - None of the funds made available in this or any...

§ 454. Future Years Homeland Security Program - (a) In generalEach budget request submitted to Congress for the...

§ 455. Miscellaneous authorities - (a) SealThe Department shall have a seal, whose design is...

§ 456. Military activities - Nothing in this chapter shall confer upon the Secretary any...

§ 457. Regulatory authority and preemption - (a) Regulatory authorityExcept as otherwise provided in sections 186(c) and...

§ 458. Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement - (a) OfficeThere is established in the Department an Office of...

§ 459. Office of International Affairs - (a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Office of the Secretary...

§ 460. Prohibition of the Terrorism Information and Prevention System - Any and all activities of the Federal Government to implement...

§ 461. Review of pay and benefit plans - Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary shall,...

§ 462. Office of National Capital Region Coordination - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThere is established within the Office of...

§ 463. Requirement to comply with laws protecting equal employment opportunity and providing whistleblower protections - (1) to provide equal employment protection for employees of the...

§ 464. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall maintain in the Department the Federal...

§ 464a. Repealed. , , -

§ 464b. Staffing accreditation function - In fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, the Center is authorized...

§ 464c. Student housing - In fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, students attending training at...

§ 464d. Additional funds for training - In fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, funds appropriated in this...

§ 464e. Short-term medical services for students - In fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, the Center is authorized...

§ 465. Joint Interagency Task Force - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary may establish and operate a permanent Joint...

§ 466. Sense of Congress reaffirming the continued importance and applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act - (a) FindingsCongress finds the following:(1) Section 1385 of title 18...

§ 467. Coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services under the Public Health Service Act - (a) In generalThe annual Federal response plan developed by the...

§ 468. Preserving Coast Guard mission performance - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Non-homeland security missionsThe term “non-homeland security...

§ 469. Fees for credentialing and background investigations in transportation - (a) FeesFor fiscal year 2004 and thereafter, the Secretary of...

§ 469a. Collection of fees from non-Federal participants in meetings - For fiscal year 2010 and thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland...

§ 470. Disclosures regarding homeland security grants - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Homeland security grantThe term “homeland security...

§ 471. Annual ammunition report - (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress,...

§ 472. Annual weaponry report - (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the...

§ 473. Cyber Crimes Center, Child Exploitation Investigations Unit, Computer Forensics Unit, and Cyber Crimes Unit - (a) Cyber Crimes Center(1) In generalThe Secretary shall operate, within...

§ 474. Homeland security critical domain research and development - (a) In general(1) Research and developmentThe Secretary is authorized to...

§ 475. Transnational Criminal Investigative Units - (a) In generalThe Secretary, with the concurrence of the Secretary...

§ 475a. Mentor-protégé program - (a) EstablishmentThere is established in the Department a mentor-protégé program...

Part I— Information Sharing

§ 481. Short title; findings; and sense of Congress - (a) Short titleThis part may be cited as the “Homeland...

§ 482. Facilitating homeland security information sharing procedures - (a) Procedures for determining extent of sharing of homeland security...

§ 483. Report - (a) Report requiredNot later than 12 months after November 25,...

§ 484. Authorization of appropriations - There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may...

§ 484a. Reciprocal information sharing - Acting in accordance with a bilateral or multilateral arrangement, the...

§ 485. Information sharing - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Homeland security informationThe term “homeland security...

§ 486. Limitation of liability - A person who has completed a security awareness training course...

Part J— Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate

§ 488. Definitions - (1) Ammonium nitrateThe term “ammonium nitrate” means—(A) solid ammonium nitrate...

§ 488a. Regulation of the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate - (a) In generalThe Secretary shall regulate the sale and transfer...

§ 488b. Inspection and auditing of records - The Secretary shall establish a process for the periodic inspection...

§ 488c. Administrative provisions - (a) Cooperative agreementsThe Secretary—(1) may enter into a cooperative agreement...

§ 488d. Theft reporting requirement - Any person who is required to comply with who has...

§ 488e. Prohibitions and penalty - (a) Prohibitions(1) Taking possessionNo person shall purchase ammonium nitrate from...

§ 488f. Protection from civil liability - (a) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, an owner...

§ 488g. Preemption of other laws - (a) Other Federal regulationsExcept as provided in section 488f of...

§ 488h. Deadlines for regulations - (1) shall issue a proposed rule implementing this part not...

§ 488i. Authorization of appropriations - (1) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and (2) $10,750,000 for...

SUBCHAPTER IX— NATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL

§ 491. National Homeland Security Council - There is established within the Executive Office of the President...

§ 492. Function - The function of the Council shall be to advise the...

§ 493. Membership - (a) MembersThe members of the Council shall be the following:(1)...

§ 494. Other functions and activities - (1) assess the objectives, commitments, and risks of the United...

§ 495. Staff composition - The Council shall have a staff, the head of which...

§ 496. Relation to the National Security Council - The President may convene joint meetings of the Homeland Security...

SUBCHAPTER X— CONSTRUCTION

§ 511. Information security responsibilities of certain agencies - (1) National security responsibilities(A) Nothing in this chapter (including any...

§ 512. Construction - Nothing in this chapter, or the amendments made by this...

§ 513. Federal air marshal program - (1) Sense of CongressIt is the sense of Congress that...

SUBCHAPTER XI— DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DIVISIONS

Part A— Executive Office for Immigration Review

§ 521. Legal status of EOIR - (a) 11 So in original. No subsec. (b) has been...

§ 522. Statutory construction - Nothing in this chapter, any amendment made by this chapter,...

Part B— Transfer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to the Department of Justice

§ 531. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - (a), (b) Transferred (c) Transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and...

§ 532. Explosives Training and Research Facility - (a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Bureau an Explosives Training...

§ 533. Transferred -

SUBCHAPTER XII— TRANSITION

Part A— Reorganization Plan

§ 541. Definitions - (1) The term “agency” includes any entity, organizational unit, program,...

§ 542. Reorganization plan - (a) Submission of planNot later than 60 days after November...

§ 543. Review of congressional committee structures - It is the sense of Congress that each House of...

Part B— Transitional Provisions

§ 551. Transitional authorities - (a) Provision of assistance by officialsUntil the transfer of an...

§ 552. Savings provisions - (a) Completed administrative actions(1) Completed administrative actions of an agency...

§ 552a. Savings provision of certain transfers made under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 - The transfer of functions under subtitle B of title XI...

§ 553. Terminations - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, whenever all the...

§ 554. National identification system not authorized - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the...

§ 555. Continuity of Inspector General oversight - Notwithstanding the transfer of an agency to the Department pursuant...

§ 556. Incidental transfers - The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in...

§ 557. Reference - With respect to any function transferred by or under this...

SUBCHAPTER XII–A— TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

Part A— General Provisions

§ 561. Definitions - (1) AdministrationThe term “Administration” means the Transportation Security Administration. (2)...

Part B— Transportation Security Administration Acquisition Improvements

§ 563. 5-year technology investment plan - (a) In generalThe Administrator shall—(1) not later than 180 days...

§ 563a. Acquisition justification and reports - (a) Acquisition justificationBefore the Administration implements any security-related technology acquisition,...

§ 563b. Acquisition baseline establishment and reports - (a) Baseline requirements(1) In generalBefore the Administration implements any security-related...

§ 563c. Inventory utilization - (a) In generalBefore the procurement of additional quantities of equipment...

§ 563d. Small business contracting goals - (1) the Administration’s performance record with respect to meeting its...

§ 563e. Consistency with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and departmental policies and directives - The Administrator shall execute the responsibilities set forth in this...

§ 563f. Diversified security technology industry marketplace - (a) In generalNot later than 120 days after October 5,...

Part C— Maintenance of Security-related Technology

§ 565. Maintenance validation and oversight - (a) In generalNot later than 180 days after October 5,...

SUBCHAPTER XIII— EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

§ 571. Emergency Communications Division - (a) In generalThere is established in the Department an Emergency...

§ 572. National Emergency Communications Plan - (a) In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Assistant Director for...

§ 573. Assessments and reports - (a) Baseline assessmentNot later than 1 year after October 4,...

§ 574. Coordination of Department emergency communications grant programs - (a) Coordination of grants and standards programsThe Secretary, acting through...

§ 575. Regional emergency communications coordination - (a) In generalThere is established in each Regional Office a...

§ 576. Emergency Communications Preparedness Center - (a) EstablishmentThere is established the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center (in...

§ 577. Urban and other high risk area communications capabilities - (a) In generalThe Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of...

§ 578. Definition - In this subchapter, the term “interoperable” has the meaning given...

§ 579. Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish the Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant...

§ 580. Border interoperability demonstration project - (a) In general(1) EstablishmentThe Secretary, acting through the Assistant Director...

SUBCHAPTER XIV— COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION OFFICE

Part A— Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

§ 591. Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office - (a) EstablishmentThere is established in the Department a Countering Weapons...

Part B— Mission of the Office

§ 591g. Mission of the Office - The Office shall be responsible for coordinating with other Federal...

§ 591h. Relationship to other Department components and Federal agencies - (a) In generalThe authority of the Assistant Secretary under this...

§ 592. Responsibilities - (a) MissionThe Office shall be responsible for coordinating Federal efforts...

§ 592a. Technology research and development investment strategy for nuclear and radiological detection - (a) In generalNot later than 1 year after October 13,...

§ 593. Hiring authority - In hiring personnel for the Office, the Secretary shall have...

§ 594. Testing authority - (a) In generalThe Director shall coordinate with the responsible Federal...

§ 595. Repealed. , , -

§ 596. Contracting and grant making authorities - (1) operate extramural and intramural programs and distribute funds through...

§ 596a. Joint annual interagency review of global nuclear detection architecture - (a) Annual review(1) In generalThe Secretary, the Attorney General, the...

§ 596b. Securing the Cities program - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary, shall establish a...

Part C— Chief Medical Officer

§ 597. Chief Medical Officer - (a) In generalThere is in the Office a Chief Medical...

§ 597a. Medical countermeasures - (a) In generalSubject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary...

SUBCHAPTER XV— HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS

Part A— Grants to States and High-Risk Urban Areas

§ 603. Homeland security grant programs - (a) Grants authorizedThe Secretary, through the Administrator, may award grants...

§ 604. Urban Area Security Initiative - (a) EstablishmentThere is established an Urban Area Security Initiative to...

§ 605. State Homeland Security Grant Program - (a) EstablishmentThere is established a State Homeland Security Grant Program...

§ 606. Grants to directly eligible tribes - (a) In generalNotwithstanding section 605(b) of this title, the Administrator...

§ 607. Terrorism prevention - (a) Law enforcement terrorism prevention program(1) In generalThe Administrator shall...

§ 608. Prioritization - (a) In generalIn allocating funds among States and high-risk urban...

§ 609. Use of funds - (a) Permitted usesThe Administrator shall permit the recipient of a...

§ 609a. Nonprofit Security Grant Program - (a) EstablishmentThere is established in the Department a program to...

Part B— Grants Administration

§ 611. Administration and coordination - (a) Regional coordinationThe Administrator shall ensure that—(1) all recipients of...

§ 612. Accountability - (a) Audits of grant programs(1) Compliance requirements(A) Audit requirementEach recipient...

§ 613. Identification of reporting redundancies and development of performance metrics - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “covered grants” means grants...

SUBCHAPTER XVI— CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS

§ 621. Definitions - (1) the term “CFATS regulation” means—(A) an existing CFATS regulation;...

§ 622. Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program - (a) Program established(1) In generalThere is in the Department a...

§ 623. Protection and sharing of information - (a) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, information developed...

§ 624. Civil enforcement - (a) Notice of noncompliance(1) NoticeIf the Secretary determines that a...

§ 625. Whistleblower protections - (a) Procedure for reporting problems(1) Establishment of a reporting procedureNot...

§ 626. Relationship to other laws - (a) Other Federal lawsNothing in this subchapter shall be construed...

§ 627. CFATS regulations - (a) General authorityThe Secretary may, in accordance with chapter 5...

§ 628. Small covered chemical facilities - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “small covered chemical facility”...

§ 629. Outreach to chemical facilities of interest - (1) identify chemical facilities of interest; and (2) make available...

SUBCHAPTER XVII— ANTI-TRAFFICKING TRAINING FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PERSONNEL

§ 641. Definitions - (1) DepartmentThe term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security....

§ 642. Training for Department personnel to identify human trafficking - (a) In generalNot later than 180 days after May 29,...

§ 643. Certification and report to Congress - (a) CertificationNot later than 1 year after May 29, 2015,...

§ 644. Assistance to non-Federal entities - The Secretary may provide training curricula to any State, local,...

§ 645. Victim protection training for the Department of Homeland Security - (a) Directive to DHS law enforcement officials and task forces(1)...

§ 645a. Human trafficking assessment - (1) the number of confirmed human trafficking investigations by category,...

SUBCHAPTER XVIII— CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY

Part A— Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security

§ 651. Definition - In this part, the term “Cybersecurity Advisory Committee” means the...

§ 652. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - (a) Redesignation(1) In generalThe National Protection and Programs Directorate of...

§ 652a. Sector Risk Management Agencies - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Appropriate congressional committeesThe term “appropriate congressional...

§ 653. Cybersecurity Division - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThere is established in the Agency a...

§ 654. Infrastructure Security Division - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThere is established in the Agency an...

§ 655. Enhancement of Federal and non-Federal cybersecurity - (1) as appropriate, provide to State and local government entities,...

§ 656. NET Guard - The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may...

§ 657. Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2002 - (a) Short titleThis section may be cited as the “Cyber...

§ 658. Cybersecurity recruitment and retention - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Appropriate committees of CongressThe term “appropriate...

§ 659. National cybersecurity and communications integration center - (a) DefinitionThe term “cybersecurity vulnerability” has the meaning given the...

§ 660. Cybersecurity plans - (a) DefinitionsIn this section, the term “agency information system” means...

§ 661. Cybersecurity strategy - (a) In generalNot later than 90 days after December 23,...

§ 662. Clearances - The Secretary shall make available the process of application for...

§ 663. Federal intrusion detection and prevention system - (a) DefinitionsIn this section—(1) the term “agency” has the meaning...

§ 664. National asset database - (a) Establishment(1) National asset databaseThe Secretary shall establish and maintain...

§ 665. Duties and authorities relating to .gov internet domain - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “agency” has the meaning...

§ 665a. Intelligence and cybersecurity diversity fellowship program - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Appropriate committees of CongressThe term “appropriate...

§ 665b. Joint cyber planning office - (a) Establishment of OfficeThere is established in the Agency an...

§ 665c. Cybersecurity State Coordinator - (a) AppointmentThe Director shall appoint an employee of the Agency...

§ 665d. Sector Risk Management Agencies - (a) In generalConsistent with applicable law, Presidential directives, Federal regulations,...

§ 665e. Cybersecurity Advisory Committee - (a) EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish within the Agency a Cybersecurity...

§ 665f. Cybersecurity education and training programs - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThe Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program...

§ 665g. State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Cybersecurity PlanThe term “Cybersecurity Plan” means...

§ 665h. National Cyber Exercise Program - (a) Establishment of program(1) In generalThere is established in the...

§ 665i. CyberSentry program - (a) EstablishmentThere is established in the Agency a program, to...

§ 665j. Ransomware threat mitigation activities - (a) Joint Ransomware Task Force(1) In generalNot later than 180...

§ 665k. Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-based Practices - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThe Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary...

§ 665l. School and daycare protection - (a) In generalNot later than 180 days after December 23,...

§ 665m. President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition - (a) In generalThe Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...

§ 665n. Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Initiative - (a) Establishment(1) In generalThe Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Training Initiative...

Part B— Critical Infrastructure Information

§ 671. Definitions - (1) AgencyThe term “agency” has the meaning given it in...

§ 672. Designation of critical infrastructure protection program - (1) The President. (2) The Secretary of Homeland Security.

§ 673. Protection of voluntarily shared critical infrastructure information - (a) Protection(1) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, critical...

§ 674. No private right of action - Nothing in this part may be construed to create a...

Part C— Declaration of a Significant Incident

§ 677. Sense of Congress - (1) the purpose of this part is to authorize the...

§ 677a. Definitions - (1) Asset response activityThe term “asset response activity” means an...

§ 677b. Declaration - (a) In general(1) DeclarationThe Secretary, in consultation with the National...

§ 677c. Cyber Response and Recovery Fund - (a) In generalThere is established a Cyber Response and Recovery...

§ 677d. Notification and reporting - (a) NotificationUpon a declaration or renewal, the Secretary shall immediately...

§ 677e. Rule of construction - Nothing in this part shall be construed to impair or...

§ 677f. Authorization of appropriations - There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $20,000,000...

§ 677g. Sunset - The authorities granted to the Secretary or the Director under...

Part D— Cyber Incident Reporting

§ 681. Definitions - (1) CenterThe term “Center” means the center established under section...

§ 681a. Cyber incident review - (a) ActivitiesThe Center shall—(1) receive, aggregate, analyze, and secure, using...

§ 681b. Required reporting of certain cyber incidents - (a) In general(1) Covered cyber incident reports(A) In generalA covered...

§ 681c. Voluntary reporting of other cyber incidents - (a) In generalEntities may voluntarily report cyber incidents or ransom...

§ 681d. Noncompliance with required reporting - (a) PurposeIn the event that a covered entity that is...

§ 681e. Information shared with or provided to the Federal Government - (a) Disclosure, retention, and use(1) Authorized activitiesInformation provided to the...

§ 681f. Cyber Incident Reporting Council - (a) Responsibility of the SecretaryThe Secretary shall lead an intergovernmental...

§ 681g. Federal sharing of incident reports - (a) Cyber incident reporting sharing(1) In generalNotwithstanding any other provision...

CHAPTER 2— NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

SUBCHAPTER I— PERSONNEL PROVISIONS

Part A— Federal Emergency Management Agency Personnel

§ 711. Surge Capacity Force - (a) Establishment(1) In generalNot later than 6 months after October...

Part B— Emergency Management Capabilities

§ 721. Evacuation preparedness technical assistance - The Administrator, in coordination with the heads of other appropriate...

§ 722. Urban Search and Rescue Response System - (a) In generalThere is in the Agency a system known...

§ 723. Metropolitan Medical Response Grant Program - (a) In generalThere is a Metropolitan Medical Response Program. (b)...

§ 724. Logistics - The Administrator shall develop an efficient, transparent, and flexible logistics...

§ 725. Prepositioned equipment program - (a) In generalThe Administrator shall establish a prepositioned equipment program...

§ 726. Basic life supporting first aid and education - The Administrator shall enter into agreements with organizations to provide...

§ 727. Improvements to information technology systems - (a) Measures to improve information technology systemsThe Administrator, in coordination...

§ 728. Disclosure of certain information to law enforcement agencies - In the event of circumstances requiring an evacuation, sheltering, or...

SUBCHAPTER II— COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS SYSTEM

Part A— National Preparedness System

§ 741. Definitions - (1) CapabilityThe term “capability” means the ability to provide the...

§ 742. National preparedness - In order to prepare the Nation for all hazards, including...

§ 743. National preparedness goal - (a) EstablishmentThe President, acting through the Administrator, shall complete, revise,...

§ 744. Establishment of national preparedness system - (a) EstablishmentThe President, acting through the Administrator, shall develop a...

§ 745. National planning scenarios - (a) In generalThe Administrator, in coordination with the heads of...

§ 746. Target capabilities and preparedness priorities - (a) Establishment of guidelines on target capabilitiesNot later than 180...

§ 747. Equipment and training standards - (a) Equipment standards(1) In generalThe Administrator, in coordination with the...

§ 748. Training and exercises - (a) National training program(1) In generalBeginning not later than 180...

§ 748a. Prioritization of facilities - (1) the need to prioritize assistance to hospitals, nursing homes,...

§ 749. Comprehensive assessment system - (a) EstablishmentThe Administrator, in coordination with the National Council on...

§ 750. Remedial action management program - (1) analyze training, exercises, and real-world events to identify and...

§ 751. Federal response capability inventory - (a) In generalIn accordance with section 5196(h)(1)(C) of title 42,...

§ 752. Reporting requirements - (a) Federal preparedness report(1) In generalNot later than 12 months...

§ 753. Federal preparedness - (a) Agency responsibilityIn support of the national preparedness system, the...

§ 754. Use of existing resources - In establishing the national preparedness goal and national preparedness system,...

Part B— Additional Preparedness

§ 761. Emergency Management Assistance Compact grants - (a) In generalThe Administrator may make grants to administer the...

§ 762. Emergency management performance grants program - (a) DefinitionsIn this section—(1) the term “program” means the emergency...

§ 763. Transfer of Noble Training Center - The Noble Training Center is transferred to the Center for...

§ 763a. Training for Federal Government, foreign governments, or private entities - In fiscal year 2013 and thereafter: (a) the Center for...

§ 764. National exercise simulation center - (1) uses a mix of live, virtual, and constructive simulations...

§ 765. Real property transactions - (a) Reports to the Armed Services CommitteesThe Director of the...

Part C— Miscellaneous Authorities

§ 771. National Disaster Recovery Strategy - (a) In generalThe Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary of...

§ 772. National Disaster Housing Strategy - (a) In generalThe Administrator, in coordination with representatives of the...

§ 773. Individuals with disabilities guidelines - (1) the accessibility of, and communications and programs in, shelters,...

§ 774. Reunification - (a) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Child Locator CenterThe term “Child Locator...

§ 775. National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System - (a) DefinitionsIn this section—(1) the term “displaced individual” means an...

§ 776. Individuals and households pilot program - (a) Pilot program(1) In generalThe President, acting through the Administrator,...

§ 777. Public assistance pilot program - (a) Pilot program(1) In generalThe President, acting through the Administrator,...

Part D— Prevention of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

§ 791. Advance contracting - (a) Initial report(1) In generalNot later than 180 days after...

§ 792. Repealed. , , -

§ 793. Oversight and accountability of Federal disaster expenditures - (a) Authority of Administrator to designate funds for oversight activitiesThe...

§ 794. Limitation on length of certain noncompetitive contracts - (a) RegulationsThe Secretary shall promulgate regulations applicable to contracts described...

§ 795. Fraud, waste, and abuse controls - (a) In generalThe Administrator shall ensure that—(1) all programs within...

§ 796. Registry of disaster response contractors - (a) DefinitionsIn this section—(1) the term “registry” means the registry...

§ 797. Fraud prevention training program - The Administrator shall develop and implement a program to provide...

Part E— Authorization of Appropriations

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