### Question
How is the term covered item of supply defined?


### Answer
The term **covered item of supply** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3334e* as the following:

> an item of information technology (as that term is defined in section 11101 of title 40) that is purchased for inclusion in a covered system, and the loss of integrity of which could result in a supply chain risk for a covered system

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3334e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES**

