50 U.S.C. § 98h–3 — Definitions

For this subchapter: (1) “Strategic and critical materials” means materials that (A) the U.S. would need to supply military, industrial, and essential civilian needs during a national emergency, and (B) aren't found or made in the U.S. in enough quantity to meet that need. (2) “National emergency” means a general declaration of a national-defense emergency made by the President or by Congress. (3) “Reliable source” means a citizen or business organized under the laws of (A) the United States or a U.S. territory or possession; (B) a country that's part of the “national technology and industrial base” as defined in section 4801 of title 10; or (C) a “qualifying country” as defined in section 225.003 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, or whatever document replaces it.