### Question
How does APPROPRIATIONS define passenger carrier?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 1344*, **passenger carrier** is defined as:

> a passenger motor vehicle or similar means of transportation that is owned, leased, or provided pursuant to contract by the United States Government

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 1344*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-THE BUDGET PROCESS > CHAPTER 13-APPROPRIATIONS > SUBCHAPTER III-LIMITATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES**

