S. 816 · 109th Congress

A bill to establish the position of Northern Border Coordinator in the Department of Homeland Security.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-04-15
Latest action
2005-04-15 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security the position of Northern Border Coordinator, who shall be responsible for: (1) increasing U.S.-Canadian border security; (2) improving agency coordination; (3) serving as primary liaison with State and local governments and law enforcement agencies; and (4) serving as liaison with the Canadian government.