### Question
How does the law define United States financial institution?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 8512*, **United States financial institution** is defined as:

> a financial institution (as defined in section 14 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–172

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 8512*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-SANCTIONS**

