### Question
How is the term sexual act defined?


### Answer
The term **sexual act** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3756* as the following:

> given such term in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 2245(1) [1](#3756_1_target) of title 18.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3756*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAMS > Part A-Drug Control and System Improvement Grant Program**

