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The Department of Homeland Security: A Primer

Established in early 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the “youngest” cabinet-level department of the U.S. government and has a broad and complex mission.

This report is intended to brief congressional staff on the mission, structure, staffing, and funding of DHS.

  • Author(s):
  • William L. Painter
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The Department of Homeland Security:  A Primer
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Publisher:Congressional Research Service
Published:March 21, 2023
License:Public Domain

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