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the USCG is a part of the Department of Homeland Security.
The Department of Transportation. The Coast Guard is a part of this department in peacetime.
The department of Agriculture does not fall under the Homeland Security Umbrella.
FEMA now is a part of the Department of Homeland Security.
As of 2002 the United States Coast Guard falls under the Department of Homeland Securtity. Prior to that they fell under Department of Transportation from 1967 . Formally 1 of the 5 Armed Military Branches of Service, they can be assigned Military duties at any time by the President or during times of war by Congress when it falls under the US Navy's cognizance.
The United States Coast Guard is the largest branch in the Department of Homeland Security. Pre 9/11 it was operated by the Department of Transportation.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is under the Department of Homeland Security.
The Secret Service was transferred from the Treasury Department to the Homeland Security Department when the latter was created in 2002. One of their primary responsibilities, however, is still combating counterfeiting.
No, the Coast Guard serves under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime. However, during times of war or when directed by the President, the Coast Guard can be transferred to the Department of Defense to support military operations.
There is no "law" passed specifically to authorize body scanners. The Homeland Security Act, which was the enabling legislation for the Department of Homeland Security, is the basis under which that Cabinet level department operates.
I know the Secret Service is under the department of homeland security, and I am pretty sure the CG is there also
The President George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council, following the tragic events of September 11. The officials of Department of homeland security develop and coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to strengthen protections against terrorist threats or attacks in the United States.