We think this amendment improves the bill, making sure the DHS does not take lightly the responsibility that comes with its new authorities under the bill. The Ayotte McCaskill Johnson. Amendment number two. Number one, would provide the Secretary of Homeland Security expanded authority to issue directives to agencies to mitigate substantial security threats. Two, provide the Secretary authority to implement those measures himself if the threat is imminent and the directive is not reasonably likely to result in a timely response. (12:51–13:03)
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