### Question
How does the law define act of terrorism?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 444*, **act of terrorism** is defined as:

> any act that the Secretary determines meets the requirements under subparagraph (B), as such requirements are further defined and specified by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 444*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part G-Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies**

