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Last Updated: September 22, 2022 | Publication

Delegation 2001: Delegation to the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs

Delegation 2001 vests authority in the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs to manage the public affairs duties of the Department of Homeland Security.

Last Updated: September 17, 2021 | Site Page

Internet Security Policy

Describes how DHS monitors the frequency of requests for DHS.gov content.

Last Updated: May 19, 2021 | Publication

FPS Management Directives

Directives establishing policies, requirements, and responsibilities related to operations of the Federal Protective Service.

Last Updated: January 13, 2021 | Publication

21-0034 PLCY Undersecretary Wolf – Signed Ratification of Delegable Prior Action as AS 01.13.21

In this document, Undersecretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans affirms and ratifies his prior delegable actions as Acting Secretary and certain delegable actions of others as limited herein.

Last Updated: January 11, 2021 | Publication

2020 Economic Security Annual Assessment

This Trade and Economic Security (TES) report represents a collective understanding of U.S. economic security by DHS and is intended to drive policy actions across the government to strengthen U.S. global economic standing and secure supply chains.

Last Updated: June 19, 2019 | Publication

S&T ZADD Fact Sheet

ZADD develops innovative solutions and fosters collaborations to protect the Nation’s agriculture and public health sectors against high-consequence foreign animal, emerging, and zoonotic disease threats.

Last Updated: June 19, 2019 | Publication

S&T FPDI Fact Sheet

FPDI defends the safety and security of the food system by conducting research to protect against vulnerabilities in the food supply chain, from farm to table, and to reduce the potential catastrophic attacks on public health and the economy.

Last Updated: June 19, 2019 | Publication

S&T CIRI Fact Sheet

From natural disasters to deliberate attacks by hostile entities, critical infrastructure systems face a myriad of challenges. CIRI’s interdisciplinary team delivers tools, technologies, and solutions to the businesses and public entities that own and operate critical systems.

Last Updated: June 19, 2019 | Publication

S&T CINA Fact Sheet

CINA develops strategies and solutions to enhance criminal network analysis, forensics, and investigative processes for on-the-ground use by agents and officers to counteract transnational crime.

Last Updated: June 19, 2019 | Publication

S&T BTI Institute Fact Sheet

BTI’s mission is to enhance the Nation’s ability to secure its borders, facilitate legitimate trade and travel, and ensure the integrity of the immigration system.