§239 Office of Cargo Security Policy

Summary

Creates an Office of Cargo Security Policy inside the Department. The Office must run and coordinate all Department cargo security policies. It must work with outside groups and other federal agencies to help set standards and promote best practices. A Director leads the Office. The Secretary appoints the Director, who reports to the Assistant Secretary for Policy. The Director must advise the Assistant Secretary on Department-wide cargo security policy, coordinate cargo security work across Department offices, and align the Department’s cargo security policies with other executive agencies.