### Question
How is the term act of physical violence defined?


### Answer
The term **act of physical violence** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 5104* as the following:

> any act involving—


(A) an assault or other infliction or threat of infliction of death or bodily harm on an individual

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 5104*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS > PART B-UNITED STATES CAPITOL > CHAPTER 51-UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS**

