### Question
How does the law define agency?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 9201*, **agency** is defined as:

> "Executive agency" as such term is defined in section 105 and includes—


(A) the United States Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 9201*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart H-Access to Criminal History Record Information > CHAPTER 92-PROHIBITION ON CRIMINAL HISTORY INQUIRIES PRIOR TO CONDITIONAL OFFER**

