### Question
How is the "Indian tribe" defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian tribe** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 15101* as follows -

> given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 15101*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

