### Question
Can you define what covered matter means?


### Answer
**Covered matter** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 205*:

> any judicial or other proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other determination, contract, claim, controversy, investigation, charge, accusation, arrest, or other particular matter

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 205*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11-BRIBERY, GRAFT, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

