### Question
How does the law define covered department?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 403*, **covered department** is defined as:

> the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, or the Department of the Treasury

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 403*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-COORDINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY**

