U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Department of Homeland Security
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Secretary:Kristi Noem
Year created:2002
Official website:DHS.gov



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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a United States executive department formed in 2002 in order to "to secure the nation from the many threats we face," according to the department's official website.[1]

The Department of Homeland Security oversees the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Secret Service, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).[2]

Kristi Noem is the current secretary of homeland security. Click here to read more about her confirmation process.

History

The Office of Homeland Security was formed by President George W. Bush 11 days after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack.[3] The office worked with the White House to coordinate a national strategy to protect against and respond to terrorist acts. On November 19, 2002, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 passed through Congress and was signed into law by President Bush on November 25, 2002.[4][5] The law resulted in 22 agencies being re-assigned to the department, the largest such change since the consolidation of the armed forces into the U.S. Department of Defense under President Harry Truman.[6]

In 2005, under Secretary Michael Chertoff, the department underwent changes to improve efficiency. Agencies such as FEMA and ICE were given more independence within the organization.[6]

Mission

According to the Department of Homeland Security's official website, the department's mission is as follows:

“ With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.


The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its homeland security mission are born from the commitment and resolve of Americans across the United States in the wake of the September 11th attacks. In those darkest hours, we witnessed true heroism, self-sacrifice, and unified resolve against evil. We rallied together for our common defense, and we pledged to stand united against the threats attacking our great Nation, fellow Americans, and way of life.

Together, we are committed to relentless resilience, striving to prevent future attacks against the United States and our allies, responding decisively to natural and man-made disasters, and advancing American prosperity and economic security long into the future.

In the many years since the September 11th attacks, the Department has marshaled this collective vision to face new and emerging threats against the Homeland. To do so, we are instilling a “culture of relentless resilience” across the United States to harden security for the threats on the horizon, withstand attacks, and rapidly recover. We are raising security baselines across the world, addressing systemic risks, and building redundancies for critical lifelines that enable our prosperity and way of life. Perhaps most importantly, we are forging partnerships to strengthen public, private, and international cooperation and crowd-sourcing solutions that outpace the intentions of our adversaries.

As the complex threat environment continues to evolve and loom, the Department will embody the relentless resilience of the American people to ensure a safe, secure, and prosperous Homeland.[7]

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—Department of Homeland Security[8]


DHS also lists the following six homeland security missions as part of their strategic plan:

  • Counter terrorism and homeland security threats
  • Secure U.S. borders and approaches
  • Secure cyberspace and critical infrastructure
  • Preserve and uphold the nation's prosperity and economic security
  • Strengthen preparedness and resilience
  • Champion the DHS workforce and strengthen the department[8]

Leadership

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Kristi Noem is the current secretary of homeland security.

Recent Secretaries of Homeland Security
Secretary of Homeland Security Years in office Nominated by Confirmation vote
Tom Ridge 2002 - 2005 George W. Bush 94-0
Michael Chertoff 2005 - 2009 George W. Bush 98-0
Janet Napolitano 2009 - 2013 Barack Obama Voice vote
Jeh Johnson 2013 - 2017 Barack Obama 78-16
John Kelly January 20, 2017 - July 28, 2017 Donald Trump 88-11
Kirstjen Nielsen December 6, 2017 - April 7, 2019 Donald Trump 62-37
Alejandro Mayorkas February 2, 2021 - January 20, 2025 Joe Biden 56-43
Benjamine Huffman (acting) January 20, 2025 - January 25, 2025 Donald Trump -
Kristi Noem January 25, 2025 - present Donald Trump 59-34

Organization

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ DHS.gov, "About DHS," accessed September 12, 2017
  2. ↑ Department of Homeland Security, "Organizational Chart," accessed August 27, 2013
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Homeland Security, "Creation of the Department of Homeland Security," accessed August 27, 2013
  4. ↑ GovTrack, "H.R. 5005 (107th): Homeland Security Act of 2002 (On Passage of the Bill)," November 19, 2002
  5. ↑ The White House, "President Bush Signs Homeland Security Act," November 25, 2002
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Washington Post, "Homeland Security Department," accessed August 27, 2013
  7. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 DHS.gov, "Mission," accessed February 26, 2024
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