HSA Technical Corrections Act
AN ACT
To make technical corrections to the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
Sec. 2 References to the Homeland Security Act of 2002
Sec. 3 Technical amendments to the Homeland Security Act of 2002
“(1) In general—Except as provided under paragraph (2), there are the following officers, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate:”
“(K) An Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration.
“(L) A Commandant of the Coast Guard.”
“IV Border, Maritime, and Transportation Security”
“A Border, Maritime, and Transportation Security Responsibilities and Functions”
“B United States Customs and Border Protection”
“(5) Managerial rotation program—Not later than 1 year after the date on which the transfer of functions specified under section 441 takes effect, the Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shall design and implement a managerial rotation program under which employees of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding positions involving supervisory or managerial responsibility and classified, in accordance with chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, as a GS–14 or above, shall—
“(A) gain some experience in all the major functions performed by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and
“(B) work in at least one local office of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”
“(4) Managerial rotation program—Not later than 1 year after the effective date specified in section 455, the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services shall design and implement a managerial rotation program under which employees of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services holding positions involving supervisory or managerial responsibility and classified, in accordance with chapter 51 of title 5, United States Code, as a GS–14 or above, shall—
“(A) gain some experience in all the major functions performed by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and
“(B) work in at least one field office and one service center of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.”
“478. Immigration functions
“(a) In general—One year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to the President, to the Committees on the Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and to the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, on the impact the transfers made by this subtitle has had on immigration functions.
“(b) Matter included—The report shall address the following with respect to the period covered by the report:
“(1) The aggregate number of all immigration applications and petitions received, and processed, by the Department.
“(2) Region-by-region statistics on the aggregate number of immigration applications and petitions filed by an alien (or filed on behalf of an alien) and denied, disaggregated by category of denial and application or petition type.
“(3) The quantity of backlogged immigration applications and petitions that have been processed, the aggregate number awaiting processing, and a detailed plan for eliminating the backlog.
“(4) The average processing period for immigration applications and petitions, disaggregated by application or petition type.
“(5) The number and types of immigration-related grievances filed with any official of the Department of Justice, and if those grievances were resolved.
“(6) Plans to address grievances and improve immigration services.
“(7) Whether immigration-related fees were used consistent with legal requirements regarding such use.
“(8) Whether immigration-related questions conveyed by customers to the Department (whether conveyed in person, by telephone, or by means of the Internet) were answered effectively and efficiently.”
“844. Homeland Security Rotation Program
“(a) In general—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish the Homeland Security Rotation Program (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Rotation Program’’) for employees of the Department. The Rotation Program shall use applicable best practices, including those from the Chief Human Capital Officers Council.
“(b) Goals—The Rotation Program established by the Secretary shall—
“(1) be established in accordance with the Human Capital Strategic Plan of the Department;
“(2) provide middle and senior level employees in the Department the opportunity to broaden their knowledge through exposure to other components of the Department;
“(3) expand the knowledge base of the Department by providing for rotational assignments of employees to other components;
“(4) build professional relationships and contacts among the employees in the Department;
“(5) invigorate the workforce with exciting and professionally rewarding opportunities;
“(6) incorporate Department human capital strategic plans and activities, and address critical human capital deficiencies, recruitment and retention efforts, and succession planning within the Federal workforce of the Department; and
“(7) complement and incorporate (but not replace) rotational programs within the Department in effect on the date of enactment of this section.
“(c) Administration
“(1) In general—The Chief Human Capital Officer shall administer the Rotation Program.
“(2) Responsibilities—The Chief Human Capital Officer shall—
“(A) provide oversight of the establishment and implementation of the Rotation Program;
“(B) establish a framework that supports the goals of the Rotation Program and promotes cross-disciplinary rotational opportunities;
“(C) establish eligibility for employees to participate in the Rotation Program and select participants from employees who apply;
“(D) establish incentives for employees to participate in the Rotation Program, including promotions and employment preferences;
“(E) ensure that the Rotation Program provides professional education and training;
“(F) ensure that the Rotation Program develops qualified employees and future leaders with broadbased experience throughout the Department;
“(G) provide for greater interaction among employees in components of the Department; and
“(H) coordinate with rotational programs within the Department in effect on the date of enactment of this section.
“(d) Allowances, privileges, and benefits—All allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and other benefits of employees participating in the Rotation Program shall be preserved.”