### Question
How does the law define Federal agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1522*, **Federal agency** is defined as:

> any executive department or office (including the President), independent establishment, commission, board, bureau, division, or office in the executive branch of the United States Government, or other agency of the United States, including corporations in which the United States owns all or a majority of the stock, directly or indirectly

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-HOUSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE > SUBCHAPTER II-DEFENSE HOUSING**

