### Question
How does the law define Bureau investigation?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 5561*, **Bureau investigation** is defined as:

> any inquiry conducted by a Bureau investigator for the purpose of ascertaining whether any person is or has been engaged in any conduct that is a violation, as defined in this section

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5561*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION > Part E-Enforcement Powers**

