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.

(Added Pub. L. 117–333, § 2(a)(2) , Jan. 5, 2023 , 136 Stat. 6122 .)