### Question
How does the law define nuclear security complex?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2523a*, **nuclear security complex** is defined as:

> the physical facilities, technology, and human capital of the following:


(A) The national security laboratories (as defined in section 2471 of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2523a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE MATTERS > Part A-Stockpile Stewardship and Weapons Production**

