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Homeland Security Policy Act of 2005

Introduced: October 7, 2005 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 7, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11323-11324)
Oct 7, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11322-11323)
Oct 7, 2005
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Homeland Security Policy Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act to establish an Under Secretary for Policy in the Department of Homeland Security to serve as the principal policy advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

What's happening now October 7, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11323-11324)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1866: Homeland Security Policy Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-1866/
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"S. 1866: Homeland Security Policy Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-1866/.
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S. 1866, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-1866/.
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