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DHS Mission

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Nielsen for a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses DHS’ crucial missions and presents the President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget request for the Department.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses DHS' crucial missions and  the President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget request for the Department.

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We Are DHS

Tirelessly, selflessly, and often at great personal sacrifice, Department of Homeland Security employees devote their talent and energy to our noble mission of safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and our values.

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Written testimony of USCG for a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Coast Guard Mission Needs & Resources Allocation”

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Michel addresses Coast Guard mission needs and resource allocation.

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What DHS Does

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is large and decentralized. Made of up seven operational component agencies as well as numerous directorates and support components, each has its own unique areas of responsibility for keeping the Homeland and its inhabitants safe. To understand how Department's different parts work together to protect the Homeland, click through the scenarios listed here.

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Significant Cases

Whether you’re a screenwriter, student, or simply interested in the work of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the pages in this section will provide a unique glimpse into what went on behind the scenes of some of the Department’s most well-known cases.

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Core Values

The core values of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are Integrity, Vigilance, and Respect.

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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson provides an overview of the progress being made at DHS.

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Mission

DHS and its homeland security mission – With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.

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About DHS

Information on DHS Budget & Performance, Contact Us, Digital Strategy, Do Business with DHS, Employee Resources, History, and more.