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Homeland Security Advisory Council

The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) leverages the experience, expertise, and national and global connections of the HSAC membership to provide the Secretary real-time, real-world and independent advice to support decision-making across the spectrum of homeland security operations.

The Homeland Security Advisory Council:

  • Provides organizationally independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary, including the creation and implementation of critical and actionable policies for the security of the homeland.
  • Conducts research and provides policy analysis and recommendations on a variety of security issues.
  • Evaluates the impact of security related public and private policies in an attempt to formulate prospective security policies.

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The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to homeland security. The Council comprises leaders from state and local government, first responder communities, the private sector, and academia.

Learn more about HSAC: Homeland Security Advisory Council Archived Advisory Committees, Recommendations & Press Releases

Rebecca Sternhell
Executive Director

Vacant
Deputy Executive Director

Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS Mail Stop 0385
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
Washington, DC 20528-0385
hsac@hq.dhs.gov
202-891-2876
Last Updated: 01/29/2024
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