### Question
How does the law define Indian?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*, **Indian** is defined as:

> any person recognized as being an Indian or Alaska Native by an Indian tribe, the Federal Government, or any State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

