### Question
What does metropolitan statistical area mean?


### Answer
**Metropolitan statistical area** has the following meaning in *6 U.S.C. § 601*:

> a metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XV-HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS**

