United States Code
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§ 4431.
Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1)
Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—
(A)
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and
(B)
the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(2)
Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
cite as: 19 USC 4431
