38 U.S.C. § 3601Section
§ 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.)