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Homeland Security Department
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, (6 U.S.C. 101 note). The Department came into existence on January 24, 2003, and is administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security leads the unified national effort to secure America. It will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation. The Department will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.
Sub-agencies
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Recent Regulations
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DHS
Recent Regulations
View all →RuleDec 19, 2025
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Ohio River Mile Marker 73 to 74, Wellsburg, WV
RuleDec 16, 2025
Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS
RuleSep 10, 2025
Special Local Regulation; Marine Events Within the Eleventh Coast Guard District-San Diego Bayfair
ProposedSep 9, 2025
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, SC
RuleSep 8, 2025
Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA) Implementing Regulations Related to Textile and Apparel Goods, Automotive Goods, and Other USMCA Provisions; Correcting Amendments
RuleJun 24, 2025
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
RuleJun 23, 2025
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; East River, Green Bay, WI
RuleJun 18, 2025
Safety Zones; Erie, PA; Detroit, MI; Duluth, MN
ProposedJun 13, 2025
Anchorage Regulations; Anchorage D & E Disestablishment, Chicago, IL
RuleJun 13, 2025
Special Local Regulation; 4th of July Fireworks, Lower East River & Upper New York Bay, Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY
About
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, (6 U.S.C. 101 note). The Department came into existence on January 24, 2003, and is administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security leads the unified national effort to secure America. It will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the Nation. The Department will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.
Sub-agencies (9)
USCG — Coast Guard
FEMA — Federal Emergency Management Agency
FLETC — Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
NCS — National Communications System
USSS — Secret Service
TSA — Transportation Security Administration
USCIS — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCBP — U.S. Customs and Border Protection
ICE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement