Homeland Security Act of 2002

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002449",
  "term": "Homeland Security Act of 2002",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A federal law enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This act consolidated numerous federal agencies and departments under a single umbrella to coordinate efforts in border security, emergency preparedness, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism. It significantly restructured the federal government's approach to national security.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/homeland-security-act-of-2002/"
}