### Question
What does Federal branch mean?


### Answer
**Federal branch** has the following meaning in *12 U.S.C. § 1813*:

> given to such term by section 1(b)(6) of the International Banking Act of 1978 [12 U.S.C. 3101(b)(6)].

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

