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| The following agencies and administrations report to DHS: * [[UnitedStates/CustomsAndBorderProtection|CBP]] * [[UnitedStates/ArmedForces|Coast Guard]] * [[UnitedStates/ImmigrationAndCustomsEnforcement|ICE]] * [[UnitedStates/FederalEmergencyManagementAgency|FEMA]] * [[UnitedStates/TransportationSecurityAdministration|TSA]] |
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| [[UnitedStates/GeorgeWBush|Bush]] created DHS in 2003 to centralize and coordinate emergency response agencies, largely in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in [[UnitedStates/NewYorkCity|New York City]]. |
United States Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is an executive department of the federal government. It oversees agencies responsible for national security, infrastructure security, anti-terrorism activities, and disaster response.
Composition
The department is led by a secretary and deputy secretary.
The following agencies and administrations report to DHS:
History
Bush created DHS in 2003 to centralize and coordinate emergency response agencies, largely in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City.