### Question
How does the law define Federal entity?


### Answer
Under *6 U.S.C. § 1501*, **Federal entity** is defined as:

> a department or agency of the United States or any component of such department or agency

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-CYBERSECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING**

