### Question
How is the "Federal agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal agency** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 3720A* as follows -

> a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (other than an agency subject to section 9 of the Act of May 18, 1933 (48 Stat

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3720A*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 37-CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER II-CLAIMS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT**

