### Question
What does National Special Security Event mean?


### Answer
**National Special Security Event** has the following meaning in *6 U.S.C. § 601*:

> a designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XV-HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS**

