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Executive Order 13228Amended

Establishing the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
George W. Bush
October 8, 2001
66 FR 51812

Summary

Created the Office of Homeland Security within the White House and established the Homeland Security Council following the September 11 attacks. The office was a precursor to the Department of Homeland Security established by statute in 2002.

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national securityhomeland securityterrorismSeptember 11

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