### Question
How is the "federal agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **federal agency** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 3301* as follows -

> an executive agency or an establishment in the legislative or judicial branch of the Government (except the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol and any activities under the direction of the Architect)

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 33-ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION**

