Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

38 U.S.C. § 3601

Definition of emergency situation

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.

Pub. L. 117–333, § 2(a)(2)136 Stat. 6122(Added , , .)