### Question
How does the law define Assistant Secretary?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14044a*, **Assistant Secretary** is defined as:

> the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services

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

