6 U.S.C. § 251

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 251 - Transfer of functions

In accordance with subchapter XII (relating to transition provisions), there shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization to the Secretary all functions performed under the following programs, and all personnel, assets, and liabilities pertaining to such programs, immediately before such transfer occurs:

(1) The Border Patrol program.

(2) The detention and removal program.

(3) The intelligence program.

(4) The investigations program.

(5) The inspections program.

6 U.S.C. § 251

Pub. L. 107-296, title IV, §441, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2192; Pub. L. 114-125, title VIII, §802(g)(1)(B)(v)(I), Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 212.

EDITORIAL NOTES

AMENDMENTS2016- Pub. L. 114-125 substituted "Transfer of functions" for "Transfer of functions to Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security" in section catchline and "Secretary" for "Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security" in introductory provisions.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Homeland Security.

assets

The term "assets" includes contracts, facilities, property, records, unobligated or unexpended balances of appropriations, and other funds or resources (other than personnel).

functions

The term "functions" includes authorities, powers, rights, privileges, immunities, programs, projects, activities, duties, and responsibilities.

personnel

The term "personnel" means officers and employees.