### Question
How does the law define covered dependent?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2680b*, **covered dependent** is defined as:

> given such term in subsection (e), except that the assigned duty station need not be in the Republic of Cuba, the People's Republic of China, or another foreign country.

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2680b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

