### Question
What does humanitarian assistance mean?


### Answer
**Humanitarian assistance** has the following meaning in *22 U.S.C. § 9202*:

> assistance to meet humanitarian needs, including needs for food, medicine, medical supplies, clothing, and shelter

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 9202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 99-NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS AND POLICY ENHANCEMENT**

