### Question
How does REVIEW OF FEDERAL MANDATES define Federal mandate?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 1555*, **Federal mandate** is defined as:

> any provision in statute or regulation or any Federal court ruling that imposes an enforceable duty upon State, local, or tribal governments including a condition of Federal assistance or a duty arising from participation in a voluntary Federal program

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 1555*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM > SUBCHAPTER III-REVIEW OF FEDERAL MANDATES**

