Title 6 — Domestic SecurityRelease 119-73

§459 Office of International Affairs

Title 6 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER VIII— - COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS › Part Part H— - Miscellaneous Provisions › § 459

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Creates an Office of International Affairs inside the Secretary’s office, led by a senior Director chosen by the Secretary. The Director must set up information and training swaps with friendly countries to share homeland security tools and best practices, including research, first‑responder drills, and help on preventing and handling terrorism and crises. The Director must spot U.S. weak spots where allies are strong, run international conferences and exchange programs, and coordinate the Department’s international work with other federal counter‑terrorism officials.

Full Legal Text

Title 6, §459

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(a)There is established within the Office of the Secretary an Office of International Affairs. The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be a senior official appointed by the Secretary.

(b)The Director shall have the following duties:

(1)To promote information and education exchange with nations friendly to the United States in order to promote sharing of best practices and technologies relating to homeland security. Such exchange shall include the following:

(A)Exchange of information on research and development on homeland security technologies.

(B)Joint training exercises of first responders.

(C)Exchange of expertise on terrorism prevention, response, and crisis management.

(2)To identify areas for homeland security information and training exchange where the United States has a demonstrated weakness and another friendly nation or nations have a demonstrated expertise.

(3)To plan and undertake international conferences, exchange programs, and training activities.

(4)To manage international activities within the Department in coordination with other Federal officials with responsibility for counter-terrorism matters.

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Citation

6 U.S.C. § 459

Title 6 — Domestic Security

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73