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6 U.S.C. 541: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 6-DOMESTIC SECURITYCHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION
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§541. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter:

(1)  The term “agency” includes any entity, organizational unit, program, or function.

(2)  The term “transition period” means the 12-month period beginning on the effective date of this chapter.

( Pub. L. 107–296, title XV, § 1501 , Nov. 25, 2002 , 116 Stat. 2307 .)

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The effective date of this chapter, referred to in par. (2), is 60 days after Nov. 25, 2002, see section 4 of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as an Effective Date note under section 101 of this title.