### Question
How does the law define the Secretary?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 223*, **the Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Homeland Security

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 223*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part B-U.S. Customs and Border Protection**

