Border Security: Key Agencies and Their Missions (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Jan. 26, 2010 |
| Report Number |
RS21899 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Chad C. Haddal, Analyst in Immigration Policy |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
âAfter the massive reorganization of federal agencies precipitated by the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are now four main federal agencies charged with securing the United Statesâ borders: the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which patrols the border and conducts immigrations, customs, and agricultural inspections at ports of entry; the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which investigates immigrations and customs violations in the interior of the country; the United States Coast Guard, which provides maritime and port security; and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for securing the nationâs land, rail, and air transportation networks. This report is meant to serve as a primer on the key federal agencies charged with border security; as such it will briefly describe each agencyâs role in securing our nationâs borders. This report will be updated as needed.â
