### Question
How is the term issue area defined?


### Answer
The term **issue area** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12653k* as the following:

> an area described in subsection (f)(3)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12653k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division H-Investment for Quality and Innovation > Part III-Social Innovation Funds Pilot Program**

