Amendment sought to codify and strengthen the White House Office of Homeland Security which was established in Executive Order 13228.

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Amendment Number
589
Description
Amendment sought to codify and strengthen the White House Office of Homeland Security which was established in Executive Order 13228.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 3 and printed in the House Report 107-615 to codify and strengthen the White House Office of Homeland Security which was established by executive order in October, 2001. Defines the functions of the office. The head of the office is appointed by the President with advice and consent of the Senate. Specifically subjects the office and its Director to oversight by Congress.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 26, 2002
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 248 (Roll no. 352).
Latest Action Time
09:53:13
Submitted Date
Jul 26, 2002
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 589 — Informed