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38 U.S.C. 3601: Definition of emergency situationText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 38-VETERANS’ BENEFITSCHAPTER 36-ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
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§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 .)