Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Directorate of Border and Transportation Security the position of Northern Border Coordinator, who shall be responsible for: (1) increasing U.S.-Canadian border security; (2) improving agency coordination; (3) serving as primary liaison with State and local governments and law enforcement agencies; and (4) serving as liaison with the Canadian government.
Actions
May 2, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight.
Apr 27, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E781)
Apr 21, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.