### Question
How is the "National Special Security Event" defined?


### Answer
The term **National Special Security Event** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 601* as follows -

> 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**

