### Question
How does the law define authorized traveler?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 451*, **authorized traveler** is defined as:

> a person who is authorized travel and transportation allowances when performing official travel ordered or authorized by the administering Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES > SUBCHAPTER I-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES&mdash;NEW LAW**

