Protects the homeland from terrorism, natural disasters, and security threats. Manages border security through Customs and Border Protection, oversees immigration enforcement and citizenship services, coordinates cybersecurity efforts, and directs disaster response and recovery through FEMA. Created after September 11, 2001 to consolidate security functions.
In A House Divided, this cabinet office is part of United States's executive administration. The office page is generated from live appointment records, so the holder table updates as confirmations and appointments happen. Editors can add narrative context by creating a wiki page with this slug; the generated holder history remains attached below the article text.