### Question
How is the term socially and economically disadvantaged individuals defined?


### Answer
The term **socially and economically disadvantaged individuals** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13556* as the following:

> such term has under section 637(d) of title 15 and relevant subcontracting regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13556*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER XII-MISCELLANEOUS > Part B-Other Miscellaneous Provisions**

