### Question
How does the law define 9/11 dependent?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20144*, **9/11 dependent** is defined as:

> a United States person who has an eligible claim under subsection (c) who at the time of a 9/11 victim's death was—


(A) a dependent, as defined in section 104.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto, of the 9/11 victim

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20144*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL VICTIM COMPENSATION AND SERVICES**

