Which piece of legislation created a large,cabinet-level department dedicated to protect the United States from terrorist attacks?

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The Department of Homeland Security Act, passed in 2002, created the Department of Homeland Security, a cabinet-level department specifically dedicated to protecting the United States from terrorist attacks. The other options did not create such a department. The USA PATRIOT Act was focused on enhancing law enforcement's ability to prevent and investigate terrorist activity. The USA FREEDOM Act limited some of the surveillance powers granted by the PATRIOT Act. The Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 was aimed at providing law enforcement with more tools to prevent and punish terrorism.

Which Piece of Legislation Created a Large,cabinet-Level Department Dedicated to Protect