### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 242q*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Health and Human Services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 242q*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part A-Research and Investigations**

