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Homeland Security Leadership Succession Reforms

This bill amends the rules for temporary leadership succession within the Department of Homeland Security. It aims to ensure continuous operation of the department in cases of absence or vacancy in key positions, which can impact the stability and effectiveness of national security efforts.
Key points
Expands the list of officials who can temporarily assume the duties of the Secretary of Homeland Security to include the Deputy Secretary and Associate Secretary.
Allows the Secretary to designate other officials to serve in acting capacities, provided they have served in the Department for at least 90 days in specified positions.
In the absence of suitable officials, the President can designate a Department employee meeting specific tenure and salary criteria to ensure operational continuity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4484
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain succession reforms, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4484.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expands the list of officials who can temporarily assume the duties of the Secretary of Homeland Security to include the Deputy Secretary and Associate Secretary.
  • Allows the Secretary to designate other officials to serve in acting capacities, provided they have served in the Department for at least 90 days in specified positions.
  • In the absence of suitable officials, the President can designate a Department employee meeting specific tenure and salary criteria to ensure operational continuity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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