Department of National Border Security Act of 2002

Summary

Department of National Border Security Act of 2002 - Establishes the Department of National Border Security. Provides that the Department shall be composed of: (1) the United States Customs Service and the Coast Guard (transferred); (2) the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement (to enforce U.S. immigration laws, including the inspection, investigation, detention, and removal of aliens, but not including any immigration adjudication functions); (3) the Bureau of Border-Related Drug Enforcement (to enforce laws on controlled substances at the U.S. borders with Canada and with Mexico); and (4) the Bureau of Agricultural Quarantine Inspections. Requires the Secretary of National Border Security to: (1) plan and implement Government activities relating to U.S. border security; (2) work with State and local governments and Federal agencies in protecting border security and support State officials through regional offices; (3) provide overall planning guidance to Federal agencies; (4) establish command and control procedures for the full range of potential border security contingencies; (5) submit biennial reports assessing Federal agency resources and requirements relating to border security issues; and (6) effectively share information with U.S. and international intelligence agencies. Sets forth administrative provisions regarding the functions transferred under this act and associated personnel, appropriations, and assets.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 March 2002

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 March 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 15 March 2002

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