In this subchapter:

1. (1) Appropriate congressional committees The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—

   1. (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
   2. (B) the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
2. (2) Secretary The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.

(Pub. L. 114–125, title VIII, § 812, Feb. 24, 2016, 130 Stat. 217.)

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This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this subtitle”, meaning subtitle B (§§ 811–819) of title VIII of Pub. L. 114–125, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of subtitle B to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4301 of this title and Tables.