; and (2) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following new subsections: (a) In general There is established within the Department an Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. The head of such Office is the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, who shall report directly to the Secretary. (b) Responsibilities The Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties shall carry out the following responsibilities: (1) Oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights and civil liberties of individuals affected by the programs and activities of the Department. (2) Integrate civil rights and civil liberties protections into all programs and activities of the Department. (3) Conduct civil rights and civil liberties impact assessments, as appropriate, including prior to the implementation of new Department regulations, initiatives, programs, or policies. (4) Conduct periodic reviews of policies, procedures, and activities of the Department relating to civil rights and civil liberties. (5) Provide policy advice, recommendations, and other technical assistance relating to civil rights and civil liberties to the Secretary and to heads of components, directorates, and offices and other personnel within the Department. (6) Review, assess, and investigate complaints, including complaints filed by members of the public, and information indicating possible abuses of civil rights or civil liberties at the Department, unless the Inspector General of the Department determines that any such complaint should be investigated by the Inspector General. (7) Initiate reviews, investigations, and assessments of the administration of the programs and activities by the Department relating to civil rights and civil liberties, as the Officer determines necessary. (8) Coordinate with the Privacy Officer to ensure that— (A) programs, policies, and procedures involving civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy considerations are addressed in an