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S.2794: Homeland Security Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 25, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (1 Democrat, 36 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Homeland Security Act of 2002 - Establishes a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as an executive department of the United States, headed by a Secretary of Homeland Security who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.States that the primary mission of DHS is to: (1) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; (2) reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and (3)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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| July 25, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Phil Gramm (R-Texas) |