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§496 Relation to the National Security Council

Title 6 › Chapter 1— HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION › Subchapter IX— NATIONAL HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL › § 496

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

The President can call a meeting that combines the Homeland Security Council and the National Security Council. Members of either council can take part, or the President can decide who else should join.

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Title 6, §496

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The President may convene joint meetings of the Homeland Security Council and the National Security Council with participation by members of either Council or as the President may otherwise direct.

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6 U.S.C. § 496

Title 6Domestic Security

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60