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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In this subchapter:
(1)Agency
The term “agency” has the meaning given the term in section 3502 of Title 44.
(2)Agency information system
The term “agency information system” has the meaning given the term in section 660 of this title.
(3)Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means--
(A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives.
(4)Cybersecurity risk; information system
The terms “cybersecurity risk” and “information system” have the meanings given those terms in section 650 of this title.
(5)Director
The term “Director” means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
(6)Intelligence community
The term “intelligence community” has the meaning given the term in section 3003(4) of Title 50.
(7)National security system
The term “national security system” has the meaning given the term in section 11103 of Title 40.
(8)Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 6 U.S.C. § 1521 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 6. Domestic Security § 1521. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-6-domestic-security/6-usc-sect-1521/
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