### Question
How is the "line of credit" defined?


### Answer
The term **line of credit** is defined in *23 U.S.C. § 181* as follows -

> an agreement entered into by the Secretary with an obligor under section 184 to provide a direct loan at a future date upon the occurrence of certain events

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 181*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS > SUBCHAPTER II-INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE**

