### Question
How does Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons define covered offender?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14044g*, **covered offender** is defined as:

> an individual who obtains, patronizes, or solicits a commercial sex act involving a person subject to severe forms of trafficking in persons

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14044g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part O-Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons**

