the National Security Council now have combined staff, the National Security Staff (NSS). While similar in name, the Department of Homeland Security is a distinct federal executive department; unlike DHS, the HSC functioned as part of the Executive Office of the President, drawing staff from across federal agencies and under the direct control of the president. Membership See also Homeland Security Advisor National Security Advisor United States National Security Council References 2001 establishments in the United States Disaster preparedness in the United States Executive Office of the President of the United States