### Question
How does the law define Federal mandate?


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

> a Federal intergovernmental mandate or a Federal private sector mandate, as defined in paragraphs (5) and (7)

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

