President Trump Signs Memorandum on National Security and Homeland Security

January 28, 2017

Presidential Memorandum Organization of the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council

MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT

               THE SECRETARY OF STATE

               THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

               THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

               THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

               THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

               THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

               THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION

               THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE

               THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY

               THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

               THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF

               THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF STRATEGIST

THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

Organization of the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council

As President, my highest priority is to ensure the safety and security of the American people.  In order to advise and assist me in executing this solemn responsibility, as well as to protect and advance the national interests of the United States at home and abroad, I hereby direct that my system for national security policy development and decision-making shall be organized as follows:

A.    The National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, and Supporting Staff Real Full Text

The Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

                              DONALD J. TRUMP