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Summary:
The Coast Guard's role in homeland security, including port security, has been changed by two bills passed during the final days of the 107th Congress. The bill to establish a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (H.R. 5005/P.L. 107-296) transfers the Coast Guard from the Department of Transportation (DoT) to DHS and protects the Coast Guard's missions, including its non-homeland security missions. The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (S. 1214/P.L. 107-295) contains several provisions relating to the Coast Guard's role in seaport and maritime homeland security. This report will be updated as events warrant.
