### Question
How does the law define United States-owned company?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 278n*, **United States-owned company** is defined as:

> a company that has majority ownership or control by individuals who are citizens of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 278n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

