In this subchapter:

(1) Appropriate congressional committees and leadership.—The term “appropriate congressional committees and leadership” means—

(A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the majority and minority leader of the Senate; and

(B) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives.


(2) Council.—The term “Council” means the Federal Acquisition Security Council established under section 1322(a) of this title.

(3) Covered article.—The term “covered article” has the meaning given that term in section 4713 of this title.

(4) Covered procurement action.—The term “covered procurement action” has the meaning given that term in section 4713 of this title.

(5) Information and communications technology.—The term “information and communications technology” has the meaning given that term in section 4713 of this title.

(6) Intelligence community.—The term “intelligence community” has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)).

(7) National security system.—The term “national security system” has the meaning given that term in section 3552 of title 44.

(8) Supply chain risk.—The term “supply chain risk” has the meaning given that term in section 4713 of this title.

Terms Used In 41 USC 1321

  • Minority leader: See Floor Leaders
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.