On March 1, DHS inherited the professional workforce, programs and infrastructure of the Coast Guard, Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Transportation Security Administration.  Collectively these public servants are responsible for protecting our nation's transportation systems and supervising the entry of people and goods into the United States.  This is no easy task given that 730 million people travel on commercial aircraft each year and that there are now more than 700 million pieces of baggage being screened for explosives each year.   Additionally, there are 11.2 million trucks and 2.2 million rail cars that cross into the US each year.  Also, 7,500 foreign flagships make 51,000 calls in US ports annually.

DHS is responsible for protecting the movement of international trade across US borders, maximizing the security of the international supply chain, and for engaging foreign governments and trading partners in programs designed to identify and eliminate security threats before these arrive at US ports and borders.  

Below are some popular links to help get you started in finding the information you need to expedite your travel plans and what your government is doing to ensure your travel is secure and that there is safe movement of goods into the US.