### Question
How does CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS define private sector?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 658*, **private sector** is defined as:

> all persons or entities in the United States, including individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, and educational and nonprofit institutions, but shall not include State, local, or tribal governments

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 658*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17A-CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-FISCAL PROCEDURES > Part B-Federal Mandates**

