The Homeland Security Act of 2002 created the Department of Homeland Security. The full text of the Act is available in PDF format on this page.
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| Attachment | Ext. | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act of 2002">Homeland Security Act of 2002 | 1.07 MB | 01/16/2003 | |
| Act of 2002 – Unofficial Version with Amendments through September 30, 2023">Homeland Security Act of 2002 – Unofficial Version with Amendments through September 30, 2023 | 1.28 MB | 09/30/2023 |