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6 U.S.C. 491: National Homeland Security CouncilText 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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§491. National Homeland Security Council

There is established within the Executive Office of the President a council to be known as the “Homeland Security Council” (in this subchapter referred to as the “Council”).

( Pub. L. 107–296, title IX, § 901 , Nov. 25, 2002 , 116 Stat. 2258 .)