### Question
What is the definition of appropriate congressional committees?


### Answer
The definition of **appropriate congressional committees** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 414*:

> the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 414*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES**

