### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define national defense?


### Answer
Under *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2152*, **national defense** is defined as:

> programs for military and energy production or construction, military or critical infrastructure assistance to any foreign nation, homeland security, stockpiling, space, and any directly related activity

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 2152*
  - Heading: **DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 > ACT SEPT. 8, 1950, CH. 932, 64 STAT. 798 > TITLE VII-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

