Section 1 Definitions
In this Act—
the term appropriate congressional committees means—
the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and
the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;
the term consular services means—
the adjudication and issuance of visas;
the performance of notarial and other legalization functions; the adjudication of passport applications; the adjudication of nationality;
the issuance of citizenship documentation; and
the protection and welfare of United States citizens abroad as permitted by law;
the term Department means the Department of State; and
the term Secretary means the Secretary of State.