    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [November 25, 2002]
    [Page 2131]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Reorganization Plan for
    the Department of Homeland Security
    November 25, 2002

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        Pursuant to section 1502 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, I
    submit herewith the enclosed Reorganization Plan for the Department of
    Homeland Security. The Reorganization Plan provides information
    concerning the elements identified in section 1502(b), and is subject to
    modification pursuant to section 1502(d) of the Act. In accordance with
    section 1502(a) of the Act, please transmit this Reorganization Plan to
    the appropriate congressional committees.
        The details of this Plan are set forth in the enclosed letter from
    the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I concur with his
    comments and observations.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the
    House of Representatives, and Richard B. Cheney, President of the
    Senate.