### Question
What is the definition of eligible workers?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible workers** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 802*:

> those workers needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors and additional sectors as each Governor of a State or territory, or each Tribal government, may designate as critical to protect the health and well-being of the residents of their State, territory, or Tribal government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-CORONAVIRUS RELIEF, FISCAL RECOVERY, AND CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS**

