### Question
How does NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION define domestic firm?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1870a*, **domestic firm** is defined as:

> a business entity which is organized under the laws of the United States or the laws of a State, district, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and which conducts business operations in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1870a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION**

