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Homeland Security Key Documents
National strategies and presidential directives shaping US homeland security
DHS Document Archive
This page provides access to critical Department of Homeland Security documents, including National Strategies and Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs). These documents establish the framework for protecting the United States against threats and coordinating national preparedness efforts.
National Strategies
Strategy Title
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National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets
February 2003
Homeland Security Presidential Directives
HSPDs are issued by the President to establish policy on homeland security matters.
HSPD-1
Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council
29 October 2001
HSPD-2
Combating Terrorism Through Immigration Policies
29 October 2001
HSPD-3
Homeland Security Advisory System
11 March 2002
HSPD-4
National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction
11 December 2002
HSPD-5
Management of Domestic Incidents
28 February 2003
HSPD-6
Integration and Use of Screening Information
16 September 2003
HSPD-7
Critical Infrastructure Identification, Prioritization, and Protection
17 December 2003
HSPD-8
National Preparedness
17 December 2003
HSPD-9
Defense of United States Agriculture and Food
30 January 2004
HSPD-10
Biodefense for the 21st Century
28 April 2004
HSPD-11
Comprehensive Terrorist-Related Screening Procedures
27 August 2004
HSPD-12
Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors
27 August 2004
HSPD-13
Maritime Security Policy
21 December 2004
HSPD-14
Domestic Nuclear Detection
15 April 2005