### Question
What is the definition of nondiscretionary assistance program?


### Answer
The definition of **nondiscretionary assistance program** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 1539*:

> any program for providing financial assistance—


(1) under which the amount of funding for, and the intended recipient of, the financial assistance is specified by Congress

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1539*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 40-DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

