### Question
How is the "disposable pay" defined?


### Answer
The term **disposable pay** is defined in *31 U.S.C. § 3720D* as follows -

> that part of the compensation of any individual from an employer remaining after the deduction of any amounts required by any other law to be withheld

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 3720D*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT > CHAPTER 37-CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER II-CLAIMS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT**

