### Question
How is the "Department" defined?


### Answer
The term **Department** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 1101* as follows -

> the Department of Homeland Security

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANNING AND INFORMATION SHARING**

