Homeland Security Act of 2002 Updated Through October 14, 2008

"Homeland Security Act of 2002" is a record that defines early 21st-century American law. It presents the Homeland Security Act with updates through 2008, fully explaining the guidelines, rules, and duties created within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to protect the country from terrorism and natural disasters. The beginning of this collection of laws states its role as a guide to the Act, highlighting important changes and listing members of Congress involved in preparing it. This section has a detailed table of contents that separates the Act into titles and subtitles, covering topics like information analysis, emergency management, and rules for sharing homeland security information. The opening establishes the plan for understanding the Department's goals and how responsibilities are given to different officials, which is important for understanding the detailed rules in the following sections.