### Question
How does the law define congressional intelligence committees?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 435c*, **congressional intelligence committees** is defined as:

> given that term in section 401a of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 435c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

