Number: RL31493
Title: Homeland Security: Department Organization and ManagementLegislative Phase
Authors: Harold C. Relyea, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: After substantial congressional entreatment, President Bush gave impetus to the creation of a Department of Homeland Security when, on June 6, 2002, he proposed the establishment of such an entity by Congress. Primary issues for Congress and the President are what should be the program composition, administrative organization, and management arrangements of the new department. Secondary issues include, among other considerations, what to do with non-homeland security programs proposed for transfer to the department, personnel costs that may arise from pleas for pay equity among investigative and inspection positions within the department, reconsideration of the relationship of intelligence entities to the department, intelligence analysis by the department and implementation of the transition to the new department.
Pages: 42
Date: February 25, 2003