### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5117c*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5117c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER IV-TEMPORARY CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CRISIS NURSERIES**

