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The Homeland Security Act of 2002 -- A Summary



by Angela Y. Ball
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP - Washington Office

Jeffrey B. Ritter
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP - Washington Office

May 15, 2003

This Bulletin provides an analysis of the intent and structure of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. This analysis includes an overview of governmental functions that the Act has transferred from various federal agencies to the new Department of Homeland Security. This Bulletin also spotlights key provisions of component legislation within the Act such as The Critical Infrastructure Information Act, The SAFETY Act of 2002, and The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002.


 

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