### Question
How does DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE define nondiscretionary assistance program?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1539*, **nondiscretionary assistance program** is defined as:

> any program for providing financial assistance—


(1) under which the amount of funding for, and the intended recipient of, the financial assistance is specified by Congress

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1539*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

