### Question
How does the law define governmental entity?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1997*, **governmental entity** is defined as:

> any agency of the United States, a State, or a unit of local government of a State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1997*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

