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6 U.S.C. § 742

National preparedness

United States · Title 6 — DOMESTIC SECURITY · Status: effective

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6 U.S.C. § 742, National preparedness, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/428212
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In order to prepare the Nation for all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, the President, consistent with the declaration of policy under section 5195 of title 42 and title V of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311 et seq.), as amended by this Act, shall develop a national preparedness goal and a national preparedness system.

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