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38 U.S.C. § 3601.Chapter 36

§ 3601

Definition of emergency situation

Title 38

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Subchapter: EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

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In this chapter, the term “emergency situation” means a situation that—

((1)) the President declares is an emergency; and

((2)) the Secretary determines is an emergency for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary.

Release: pl-119-73not60 (2026-01-23)