### Question
How does the law define minority group member?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 544*, **minority group member** is defined as:

> an individual who is—


(1) Asian American

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 544*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 5-AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY > SUBCHAPTER III-ADVISORY COMMITTEES**

