; 6 U.S.C. 211 note). 1127. Homeland Security Investigations Innovation Lab (a) In general Subtitle E of title IV of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 231 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 463. Innovation lab (a) Establishment (1) In general There is established within the Department a program to be known as the Homeland Security Investigations Innovation Lab (referred to in this section as the Innovation Lab ). (2) Assistant Director The Innovation Lab shall be headed by an Assistant Director, who shall be appointed by the Executive Associate Director of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations. (b) Purpose The purpose of the Innovation Lab shall be to improve investigative efficiency and mission-critical outcomes by enhancing and streamlining data processing, agility, assessment, visualization, and analysis of homeland security data, using innovative and emerging technologies and best practices for design principles. Innovation Lab efforts shall be informed by designated field agents and analysts with relevant experience. (c) Co-Location The Secretary shall, if practicable, co-locate Innovation Lab personnel and office space with other existing assets of— (1) the Department, where possible