Part 14 (1/2)
SEC. 704. [6 U.S.C. 344] CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER.
The Chief Human Capital Officer shall report to the Secretary, or to another official of the Department, as the Secretary may direct and shall ensure that all employees of the Department are informed of their rights and remedies under chapters 12 and 23 of t.i.tle 5, United States Code, by-- (1) partic.i.p.ating in the 2302(c) Certification Program of the Office of Special Counsel; (2) achieving certification from the Office of Special Counsel of the Department's compliance with section 2302(c) of t.i.tle 5, United States Code; and (3) informing Congress of such certification not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 705. [6 U.S.C. 345] ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICER FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.
(a) In General.--The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, who shall report directly to the Secretary, shall-- (1) review and a.s.sess information concerning abuses of civil rights, civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion, by employees and officials of the Department; (2) make public through the Internet, radio, television, or newspaper advertis.e.m.e.nts information on the responsibilities and functions of, and how to contact, the Officer; (3) a.s.sist the Secretary, directorates, and offices of the Department to develop, implement, and periodically review Department policies and procedures to ensure that the protection of civil rights and civil liberties is appropriately incorporated into Department programs and activities; (4) oversee compliance with const.i.tutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by the programs and activities of the Department; (5) coordinate with the Privacy Officer to ensure that-- (A) programs, policies, and procedures involving civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy considerations are addressed in an integrated and comprehensive manner; and (B) Congress receives appropriate reports regarding such programs, policies, and procedures; and (6) investigate complaints and information indicating possible abuses of civil rights or civil liberties, unless the Inspector General of the Department determines that any such complaint or information should be investigated by the Inspector General.
(b) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the appropriate committees and subcommittees of Congress on an annual basis a report on the implementation of this section, including the use of funds appropriated to carry out this section, and detailing any allegations of abuses described under subsection (a)(1) and any actions taken by the Department in response to such allegations.
SEC. 706. [6 U.S.C. 346] CONSOLIDATION AND CO-LOCATION OF OFFICES.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for consolidating and co-locating-- (1) any regional offices or field offices of agencies that are transferred to the Department under this Act, if such officers are located in the same munic.i.p.ality; and (2) portions of regional and field offices of other Federal agencies, to the extent such offices perform functions that are transferred to the Secretary under this Act.
SEC. 707. [6 U.S.C. 347] QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW.
(a) Requirement.-- (1) Quadrennial reviews required.--In fiscal year 2009, and every 4 years thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a review of the homeland security of the Nation (in this section referred to as a ''quadrennial homeland security review'').
(2) Scope of reviews.--Each quadrennial homeland security review shall be a comprehensive examination of the homeland security strategy of the Nation, including recommendations regarding the long-term strategy and priorities of the Nation for homeland security and guidance on the programs, a.s.sets, capabilities, budget, policies, and authorities of the Department.
(3) Consultation.--The Secretary shall conduct each quadrennial homeland security review under this subsection in consultation with-- (A) the heads of other Federal agencies, including the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Director of National Intelligence; (B) key officials of the Department; and (C) other relevant governmental and nongovernmental ent.i.ties, including State, local, and tribal government officials, members of Congress, private sector representatives, academics, and other policy experts.
(4) Relations.h.i.+p with future years homeland security program.--The Secretary shall ensure that each review conducted under this section is coordinated with the Future Years Homeland Security Program required under section 874.
(b) Contents of Review.--In each quadrennial homeland security review, the Secretary shall-- (1) delineate and update, as appropriate, the national homeland security strategy, consistent with appropriate national and Department strategies, strategic plans, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives, including the National Strategy for Homeland Security, the National Response Plan, and the Department Security Strategic Plan; (2) outline and prioritize the full range of the critical homeland security mission areas of the Nation; (3) describe the interagency cooperation, preparedness of Federal response a.s.sets, infrastructure, budget plan, and other elements of the homeland security program and policies of the Nation a.s.sociated with the national homeland security strategy, required to execute successfully the full range of missions called for in the national homeland security strategy described in paragraph (1) and the homeland security mission areas outlined under paragraph (2); (4) identify the budget plan required to provide sufficient resources to successfully execute the full range of missions called for in the national homeland security strategy described in paragraph (1) and the homeland security mission areas outlined under paragraph (2); (5) include an a.s.sessment of the organizational alignment of the Department with the national homeland security strategy referred to in paragraph (1) and the homeland security mission areas outlined under paragraph (2); and (6) review and a.s.sess the effectiveness of the mechanisms of the Department for executing the process of turning the requirements developed in the quadrennial homeland security review into an acquisition strategy and expenditure plan within the Department.
(c) Reporting.-- (1) In general.--Not later than December 31 of the year in which a quadrennial homeland security review is conducted, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report regarding that quadrennial homeland security review.
(2) Contents of report.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the results of the quadrennial homeland security review; (B) a description of the threats to the a.s.sumed or defined national homeland security interests of the Nation that were examined for the purposes of that review; (C) the national homeland security strategy, including a prioritized list of the critical homeland security missions of the Nation; (D) a description of the interagency cooperation, preparedness of Federal response a.s.sets, infrastructure, budget plan, and other elements of the homeland security program and policies of the Nation a.s.sociated with the national homeland security strategy, required to execute successfully the full range of missions called for in the applicable national homeland security strategy referred to in subsection (b)(1) and the homeland security mission areas outlined under subsection (b)(2); (E) an a.s.sessment of the organizational alignment of the Department with the applicable national homeland security strategy referred to in subsection (b)(1) and the homeland security mission areas outlined under subsection (b)(2), including the Department's organizational structure, management systems, budget and accounting systems, human resources systems, procurement systems, and physical and technical infrastructure; (F) a discussion of the status of cooperation among Federal agencies in the effort to promote national homeland security; (G) a discussion of the status of cooperation between the Federal Government and State, local, and tribal governments in preventing terrorist attacks and preparing for emergency response to threats to national homeland security; (H) an explanation of any underlying a.s.sumptions used in conducting the review; and (I) any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.
(3) Public availability.--The Secretary shall, consistent with the protection of national security and other sensitive matters, make each report submitted under paragraph (1) publicly available on the Internet website of the Department.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
t.i.tLE VIII--COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENt.i.tIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subt.i.tle A--Coordination with Non-Federal Ent.i.ties
SEC. 801. [6 U.S.C. 361] OFFICE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATION.
(a) Establishment.--There is established within the Office of the Secretary the Office for State and Local Government Coordination, to oversee and coordinate departmental programs for and relations.h.i.+ps with State and local governments.
(b) Responsibilities.--The Office established under subsection (a) shall-- (1) coordinate the activities of the Department relating to State and local government; (2) a.s.sess, and advocate for, the resources needed by State and local government to implement the national strategy for combating terrorism; (3) provide State and local government with regular information, research, and technical support to a.s.sist local efforts at securing the homeland; and (4) develop a process for receiving meaningful input from State and local government to a.s.sist the development of the national strategy for combating terrorism and other homeland security activities.
Subt.i.tle B--Inspector General
[SEC. 811. REPEALED]
SEC. 812. LAW ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AGENTS.
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(b) [5 U.S.C. app. 6 note] Promulgation of Initial Guidelines.-- (1) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ''memoranda of understanding'' means the agreements between the Department of Justice and the Inspector General offices described under section 6(e)(3) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) (as added by subsection (a) of this section) that-- (A) are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) authorize such offices to exercise authority that is the same or similar to the authority under section 6(e)(1) of such Act.
(2) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate guidelines under section 6(e)(4) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) (as added by subsection (a) of this section) applicable to the Inspector General offices described under section 6(e)(3) of that Act.
(3) Minimum requirements.--The guidelines promulgated under this subsection shall include, at a minimum, the operational and training requirements in the memoranda of understanding.
(4) No lapse of authority.--The memoranda of understanding in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall remain in effect until the guidelines promulgated under this subsection take effect.
(c) [5 U.S.C. app. 6 note] Effective Dates.-- (1) In general.--Subsection (a) shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Initial guidelines.--Subsection (b) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
Subt.i.tle C--United States Secret Service
SEC. 821. [6 U.S.C. 381] FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.
In accordance with t.i.tle XV, there shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions, personnel, a.s.sets, and obligations of the United States Secret Service, which shall be maintained as a distinct ent.i.ty within the Department, including the functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto.