This bill amends section 705 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 345). It specifies that the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is appointed pursuant to section 103(d)(3) and will report as described in the statute. The bill also adds a new requirement that the Secretary assign permanent staff and resources to help the Officer carry out the Officer's duties.
If enacted, the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security would have permanently assigned staff and resources. The bill also clarifies the appointment authority for the Officer.
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