### Question
How is the term ARPA–E defined?


### Answer
The term **ARPA–E** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16538* as the following:

> the Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy established by subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16538*
  - Heading: **SUBCHAPTER XV-INCENTIVES FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES > SUBCHAPTER XVII-PROTECTING AMERICA'S COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH ENERGY**

